Category: Miscellaneous

Her

It’s been quite a while since I saw her. The easy smile that fills my heart with unending joy and relieves me of my burdens. I met her about 4 years ago, right around the time, all my troubles began. She’s been a great support to me through all my trials and tribulations.  It was… Continue reading Her

Cold-Weather Cycling by Alan Bragman, D.C.

Having grown up in the Midwest and lived in the south, I have experienced some incredible weather extremes. They include riding in temperatures as low as 7F degrees and running and cross-country skiing at -20F. Several years ago while vacationing in the California wine country; I rode from Calistoga to Sonoma in 115F-degree heat. This… Continue reading Cold-Weather Cycling by Alan Bragman, D.C.

Book Review: Fruit, The Ripe Pick by T. M. Gorman

Have you ever bitten into a luscious-looking peach only to find it dry, mealy and tasteless inside? Or sliced into that 20-pound watermelon you just lugged home from the store, anticipating something crisp and sweet but finding it bland and anemic instead? It’s a common occurrence among fruit lovers. Little-known signs of perfect ripeness elude… Continue reading Book Review: Fruit, The Ripe Pick by T. M. Gorman

Photography in Antarctica

Digital SLR and compact camerasAlmost everyone brings a digital camera south – the question is what kind? A compact camera is easy to carry around and convenient for mountaineering/skiing and SLRs are more expensive, heavy and bulkier but give you full manual control. The choice is yours and there are definite advantages to having both.… Continue reading Photography in Antarctica

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