We told Erin we were going to see Santa at the mall today. “Is it the real Santa, or a pretend Santa?” she asked us. I was still too tired, it being sometime before noon, to muster the energy to commit to a course of fakery and deception that I’d have to remain committed to…
Author: Backpacking Dad
The 40/40 Club: An Un-Proud Member
I was a pretty big guy for the majority of my 20’s. I quit smoking early in my 20’s, and then quit my mostly-outdoor job to go finish my B.A.’s in my mid-20’s, and I just packed on weight. I was sitting still for most of every day, and I wasn’t smoking while I did…
What Would You Do With One Day In New York City?
I’ve been given a really outstanding gift. I was invited to New York City next week for the sole purpose of having a good time on Wednesday night, and my flight is being paid for by someone other than me. I may talk about the actual reason later, but what’s important for now is that…