I'm pretty sure my next important purchase is going to be an iPad. Let's be honest, my primary use for a computer is for surfing the 'net and the iPad looks ideal for that. I need to make it to an Apple Store sometime to check out the keys in particular; the iPhone is untenable for doing a great deal of typing (I'm all thumbs when it comes to ( Read more... )

Spring is on the way. I've been far too sedentary this winter and all that's about to change. Ryan and I have devised a good little routine for me, alternating abdominal work with running and a daily sprinkling of yoga and push-ups for flavor. For now the yoga is going to be a simple "red sun salutation" which is a normal sun salutation with some ( Read more... )

Things were simply off Friday. I was barely able to complete Paradise (an easy 5.7-, no toe chips or anything in the least bit challenging outside of a downward-facing horn which is harder on my feet than my hands). Monday's climbs saw great improvement. I don't think I even did Paradise (I definitely would have remembered; that pitch makes for a ( Read more... )

I've reconciled myself to the fact that diving, though enthralling and otherworldly, is decidedly not for me. Fortunately I don't own much SCUBA-specific gear other than my mouthpiece. Everything else can be repurposed for snorkeling, and I'm particularly looking forward to one day using my wetsuit for kayaking ( Read more... )