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Running

Posted on 07/05/2008 by Backpacking Dad

He was wearing brand new Nike shoes as he ran through Washington Square Park. The rest of his running attire consisted of an ill-considered pair of jeans (who runs in jeans?) and a sweatshirt. It was 70 degrees in San Francisco. No one needs a sweatshirt to run in San Francisco in 70 degree weather….

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Summertime Fun: 19th Century Russian Style

Posted on 07/03/2008 by Backpacking Dad

On our flight down to San Diego last week Emily and I read magazines. As we were watching Erin play in the airport before our flight Emily said "I’m going to get some magazines, do you want one?" I said "sure". And she said "What do you want?" And I said "surprise me". When she…

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Like Elvis

Posted on 06/28/2008 by Backpacking Dad

In the eighth grade I was voted "Person Most Likely to Succeed Elvis". In part this great honour was given because I had all the girls’ (moms) swooning with "Can’t Help Falling In Love" at the year-end concert in the gym at my small farming community elementary school. In part it was the sideburns. They…

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