Monthly Archives: February 2010

Muscle Memory

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Al

I’m simul-watching the Olympics now, just after Bode Miller raced his downhill, seeking peace and satisfaction. He’s 32, and has been doing top level ski racing for over a decade. He lost by 0.09 (0.02 from second) of a second, … Continue reading →

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Passing the Torch

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al

The olympics start in a few days. The flame has almost made its way to Vancouver. Today, 104 days after leaving Greece, it travels through West Vancouver into Richmond. In my family, our own athletic flame has almost reached the … Continue reading →

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The Africa Project

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Al

Bela Fleck, banjoist extraordinaire, has been nominated for over 20 Grammys, in more different categories than any other artist. His most recent awards came last week, his 12th and 13th. Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. … Continue reading →

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Bonus Tracks

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Al

“You took a pretty aggressive line down in there,” I said to Cody as he swerved up to me in the half-light whiteness at the base of the eastern Headwall. He gave me his half giggle of fear/enjoyment. “I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Inherent Vice

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Al

If you’ve never read any Pynchon, this is actually a good place to start. If you’re a fan, don’t try to take this one too seriously.
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