December 19th, 2025 We have skiable snow in the Minneapolis area. I have been able to get out for 2 days of Cross Country (XC) skiing in the last couple of weeks. The first time out, three of us went over to Elm Creek Park Reserve in Hennepin County. The temperature was in the 20s,Continue reading “Losing It”
Tag Archives: winter
Fall
November 2nd, 2025 In the Midwest, when most people are asked which season is their favorite, most would say Spring. They are tired of the long period of cold and short dark days of winter. They tire of slow commutes to work on ice and snow. Wearing layered clothing and heavy coats gets old. But,Continue reading “Fall”
Heading Down
September 28th, 2025 I’m approaching the end of my 4th summer of being a nomad. On the 16th, I needed to empty my trailer tanks and get fresh water. Rather than returning afterward to the same campsite, I decided I might as well start heading to a lower elevation. The last couple of nights, thereContinue reading “Heading Down”
After 30 Years, You Can’t Go Back
May 21st, 2024 During the summer of 1992, I worked as a Database Administrator (DBA) for a company in Downer’s Grove, Illinois called Infotronx. The spring and early summer were a little strange as the company seemed to be having some difficulties. The project I worked on was relatively safe as it was half ownedContinue reading “After 30 Years, You Can’t Go Back”
Starting All Over 