I went camping this weekend again. This was my first rainy camping weekend. That first night we arrived just after the rain had stopped, so the path down to the campground was very muddy and slippery. I slid down the hill to the campground and ruined one of two pairs of pants brought for the [...]
(Written 05/24/07)
In my entire adult life I have camped no more than five times. Two of these camping experiences occurred this year. I suppose it makes sense that my first camping experience was by far the best of them – kind of like the impossibility of anything comparing to one’s first love.
I went [...]
Of the past three weekends I have camped two of them. Prior to these camping trips, I do believe I had gone camping three times in my entire life. These most recent camping trips engrained in me what is important to bring when camping. I give you the Ultimate Camping List…
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My perfect party would be in my home, starting at dusk. The guest list would consist of only those people I connect especially well with and not every acquaintance and contact in my life – which would allow for me to connect with each guest during the evening (invite only). The dress code would be [...]
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I have become quite enamored with squirrels lately, it would seem. I always have cared for them, as I do for any urban wildlife, mind you. In the winter, I put out food (seeds, corn, and such) for the neighborhood squirrels. Now, however, [...]
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I have been spending a good deal of time honing my photography skills. This Sunday I spent the afternoon and early evening in Tower Grove Park with the lovely Amy and Drew shooting. This is one of the pics I took. [...]
Now and again I actually respect government leaders. Joe Biden indeed has my respect.
Today I met a gentleman that helped build Anheuser Busch stadium, Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse, and other major St. Louis buildings. What an honor to meet someone who helped build up this great city.
Many interesting and important things have occurred on May 2nd. On May 2nd in 1932 Comedian Jack Benny’s radio show aired for the first time. On May 2nd in 2000 Bill Clinton announced that GPS access equivalent to the U.S. military would be available for regular citizens (geeks everywhere rejoiced). On May [...]