Author Archives: Al

Perfect Moments

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Al

(Or: “Epic Storm, Day Four”) “Leigh! Cheryl!” My sister and wife were standing, fussing, at the entrance to the final loading chute of the Elk Camp lift. I’d called earlier, while riding the gondola up the hill. We’d planned to … Continue reading →

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Epic Storm: Day Three

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Al

I’ve been pacing myself, holding back from the urge to do 27-30,000 vertical feet a day, getting only 23-24, so that I can go the distance on this storm. Continue reading →

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Epic Storm: Day Two

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Al

I had to snow blow the driveway five times – three yesterday, two today – just to keep up with the deluge. Continue reading →

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Epic Storm, Day One

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Al

This storm hurled its first pitch about 3 AM today,. Since then, it’s been snowing pretty much an inch an hour ever since. Continue reading →

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Forty Seventh Year

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Al

Once again, I had remembered how to ski. Continue reading →

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The Circle, by Dave Eggers

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Al

Dave Eggers has consistently chosen somewhat off-the-beaten fields for his book length projects. See my review from August, 2013, of Hologram For The King, for a full summary of his oeuvre. In general, he juxtaposes ordinary, contemporary Americans with an … Continue reading →

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Out of Body Experience?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Al

Today, some in EN made this comment: I’ve have always had, (and I assume most other endurance athletes do), times during workouts where the mind just goes “off” somewhere. It can range from mild/brief to almost borderline out-of-body. Not necessarily … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Al

“So what tipped you over?” I was coming on for my final 24 hour shift as a working obstetrician, meeting with my counterpart from the day before @ 0800 in the doctor’s lounge to pass on the work. He’s the … Continue reading →

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The Panopticon: A Novel, by Jenni Fagan

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Al

The Panopticon: A Novel, by Jenni Fagan, arrived on our shores last July. Ms Fagan, a Scottish poet and mother of a toddler, provides a disturbing, yet ultimately optimistic debut novel. 4.5/5 stars Continue reading →

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Baldy Chutes, Part III

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Al

I had my black powder suit on that day, heating me up as it absorbed the intense high altitude rays. Off came the hat, mittens, and goggles; down came the zipper, but still I sweated. Reaching the steeper portion of … Continue reading →

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