Outpacing the Classics
On a whim, I decided to revisit Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy. I’m into the second book now — Foundation and Empire — and while I like it just fine, it’s… Read more »
A New Milestone
May having 31 days was helpful. The last being a holiday, even more so. Knowing that I was within striking distance of a new milestone, I got up this morning… Read more »
A Couple of Random Thoughts: Seoul Edition
It’s been a long and eventful day. Church in the morning, followed by a trip up to Seoul to see Eric’s wedding. So I’ll just give you a few random… Read more »
High Tide
My long rides take on a bit of a different tone for two reasons now. First, of course, is the mental hurdle of having completed a 100-mile ride last weekend…. Read more »
Going to give it a try…
Last night, Micha prepared my favorite fish (Spanish mackerel) for dinner. Interestingly, she did it in a parchment wrap that ballooned while it was cooking. When I asked her where… Read more »
Tim Conway
Just a short comedic interlude with one of the greatest pieces ever witnessed. It took a special talent to pull it off, and Tim Conway had it. Of course, some… Read more »
A Bit of Magic
If you want to really go down the rabbit hole on YouTube, there are few better ways to do it than watching Penn & Teller’s Fool Us. The entire premise… Read more »
The Final Word on Flats
Last fall, I wrote a bit about moving from clipless to flat pedals. When I left it in September, I felt the jury was still out on the matter. There… Read more »
History in the Middle of the City
A long day, with two medical appointments separated by 5 hours up in Seoul had me looking for things to do within range of the Samsung Medical Center, and much… Read more »
When I really started to get it…
Nineteen years ago at the end of this month, the World Cup came to Asia for the first time in a tournament co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. I had… Read more »