Nat
@tazzari.bsky.social
Ex x-c skier, author, cat person, bad viola player with embarrassingly huge classical cd hoard, love travel (Greece!), trains, winter, single malt, chamber music. Ran a ranch/xc training center, ski tech at 3 Olympics. Episcopalian. FURIOUS at trump!
Off to Norway for the month, so the last Old Time pic: Snorre Krugstad - perfect technique in the 80's and now:
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Off to Norway for the month, so the last Old Time pic: Snorre Krugstad - perfect technique in the 80's and now:
Some things never change.
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Some things never change.
Today's Cabinet
“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane,” Kristi Noem said.
“Even you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that,” she continued.
“It’s been an honor to work for you. You are a great American... Thank you for letting us get up every day and have a purpose.”
“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane,” Kristi Noem said.
“Even you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that,” she continued.
“It’s been an honor to work for you. You are a great American... Thank you for letting us get up every day and have a purpose.”
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Today's Cabinet
“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane,” Kristi Noem said.
“Even you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that,” she continued.
“It’s been an honor to work for you. You are a great American... Thank you for letting us get up every day and have a purpose.”
“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane,” Kristi Noem said.
“Even you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that,” she continued.
“It’s been an honor to work for you. You are a great American... Thank you for letting us get up every day and have a purpose.”
Time to remember the great Gunde Svan - four gold, one silver and one bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, seven golds, three silvers, and one bronze at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Time to remember the great Gunde Svan - four gold, one silver and one bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, seven golds, three silvers, and one bronze at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
Guardian, today -
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Guardian, today -
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
Guardian today: Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela
We'll MAKE it our business!
We'll MAKE it our business!
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Guardian today: Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela
We'll MAKE it our business!
We'll MAKE it our business!
Can we establish what part of trump's body got the MRI? He doesn't know. And we want the results.
December 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Can we establish what part of trump's body got the MRI? He doesn't know. And we want the results.
Globe and Mail (CDN) headline today:
Allegations of sexually explicit messages add to complaints against ICE contractors
Allegations of sexually explicit messages add to complaints against ICE contractors
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Globe and Mail (CDN) headline today:
Allegations of sexually explicit messages add to complaints against ICE contractors
Allegations of sexually explicit messages add to complaints against ICE contractors
Greats of the Past: Mike Gallagher ('41 – 2013) skied in the '64, ‘68 and ’72 Olympics, 9-time U.S. Champion. Coached the USST, inducted to the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame. An enthusiastic colleague with an inexhaustible supply of Irish songs. A kind, energetic and giving man.
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Greats of the Past: Mike Gallagher ('41 – 2013) skied in the '64, ‘68 and ’72 Olympics, 9-time U.S. Champion. Coached the USST, inducted to the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame. An enthusiastic colleague with an inexhaustible supply of Irish songs. A kind, energetic and giving man.
The police are in DC to enforce the law and promote safety.
The Guard are there to back up the police.
Now the police are there to protect the Guard...
Our so-called government, lurching from one expensive fatal debacle to the next. With over three years to go - barring that critical obituary.
The Guard are there to back up the police.
Now the police are there to protect the Guard...
Our so-called government, lurching from one expensive fatal debacle to the next. With over three years to go - barring that critical obituary.
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The police are in DC to enforce the law and promote safety.
The Guard are there to back up the police.
Now the police are there to protect the Guard...
Our so-called government, lurching from one expensive fatal debacle to the next. With over three years to go - barring that critical obituary.
The Guard are there to back up the police.
Now the police are there to protect the Guard...
Our so-called government, lurching from one expensive fatal debacle to the next. With over three years to go - barring that critical obituary.
Curmudgeonly Me - Yes, I like Biathlon. I was with the US Team in the '80's. But WHY SO LITTLE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING?
November 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Curmudgeonly Me - Yes, I like Biathlon. I was with the US Team in the '80's. But WHY SO LITTLE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING?
The Past - Mika Myllylä was a top x-c skier until caught doping in 2001. He received a 2-year suspension, but failed to return to skiing, developing alcohol problems. In 2011 he was found dead at his home.
Tragedy. I remember him as a kind and friendly man with magnificent classic technique.
Tragedy. I remember him as a kind and friendly man with magnificent classic technique.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Past - Mika Myllylä was a top x-c skier until caught doping in 2001. He received a 2-year suspension, but failed to return to skiing, developing alcohol problems. In 2011 he was found dead at his home.
Tragedy. I remember him as a kind and friendly man with magnificent classic technique.
Tragedy. I remember him as a kind and friendly man with magnificent classic technique.
NYT: ‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only.
POOR Mike! Lap dogging, pretending to be Christian, preventing any legislating - ALL AT ONCE!
In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only.
POOR Mike! Lap dogging, pretending to be Christian, preventing any legislating - ALL AT ONCE!
November 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
NYT: ‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only.
POOR Mike! Lap dogging, pretending to be Christian, preventing any legislating - ALL AT ONCE!
In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only.
POOR Mike! Lap dogging, pretending to be Christian, preventing any legislating - ALL AT ONCE!
The Express: "Putin humiliated as Russia can't pay army and defence industry faces collapse"
Next? - Trump Closes Down Health Plan, Diverts $50 Billion To Moscow to Aid Starving Troops
Next? - Trump Closes Down Health Plan, Diverts $50 Billion To Moscow to Aid Starving Troops
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The Express: "Putin humiliated as Russia can't pay army and defence industry faces collapse"
Next? - Trump Closes Down Health Plan, Diverts $50 Billion To Moscow to Aid Starving Troops
Next? - Trump Closes Down Health Plan, Diverts $50 Billion To Moscow to Aid Starving Troops
Golden Oldie
Örjan and Anders Blomquist - brothers - tying at the Vasaloppet
Örjan and Anders Blomquist - brothers - tying at the Vasaloppet
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Golden Oldie
Örjan and Anders Blomquist - brothers - tying at the Vasaloppet
Örjan and Anders Blomquist - brothers - tying at the Vasaloppet
Another Grand Old Figure from skiing - Peter Hale, Madshus rep, the guy who would generously help EVERYONE, regardless of who they skied for; great spirit, dear friend, and the kindest of men.
Rarely seen out of ski clothing:
Rarely seen out of ski clothing:
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Another Grand Old Figure from skiing - Peter Hale, Madshus rep, the guy who would generously help EVERYONE, regardless of who they skied for; great spirit, dear friend, and the kindest of men.
Rarely seen out of ski clothing:
Rarely seen out of ski clothing:
Old time Greats
Thomas Wassberg - Sarajevo
Thomas Wassberg - Sarajevo
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Old time Greats
Thomas Wassberg - Sarajevo
Thomas Wassberg - Sarajevo
Greats of the past - Vegard Ulvang in full flight. When I went to Worlds at Falun, the SAS plane wazs named Vegard Viking.
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Greats of the past - Vegard Ulvang in full flight. When I went to Worlds at Falun, the SAS plane wazs named Vegard Viking.
I'm going to post a series of x-c pictures highlighting great skiers of the past, and examples of good technique. This one is a junior I'll keep anonymous for his privacy's sake.
Whole body well forward on the ankle, about to transfer weight to glide ski.
Whole body well forward on the ankle, about to transfer weight to glide ski.
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I'm going to post a series of x-c pictures highlighting great skiers of the past, and examples of good technique. This one is a junior I'll keep anonymous for his privacy's sake.
Whole body well forward on the ankle, about to transfer weight to glide ski.
Whole body well forward on the ankle, about to transfer weight to glide ski.
The Washington Post reports:
President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “things happen”
President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “things happen”
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Washington Post reports:
President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “things happen”
President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “things happen”
Just about sums it all up - trump comes back from Florida; note flag:
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just about sums it all up - trump comes back from Florida; note flag:
The Associated Press reports:
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force ... after the Air Force confirmed that it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force ... after the Air Force confirmed that it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The Associated Press reports:
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force ... after the Air Force confirmed that it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force ... after the Air Force confirmed that it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
The Guardian, today -
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Guardian, today -
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
Fresh Take Florida reports:
A renewed Republican effort by Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island would lower the age to buy any firearm from 21 to 18. It’s expected to face its first vote on Tuesday in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Republicans outnumber Democrats on that panel 12-5.
A renewed Republican effort by Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island would lower the age to buy any firearm from 21 to 18. It’s expected to face its first vote on Tuesday in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Republicans outnumber Democrats on that panel 12-5.
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Fresh Take Florida reports:
A renewed Republican effort by Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island would lower the age to buy any firearm from 21 to 18. It’s expected to face its first vote on Tuesday in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Republicans outnumber Democrats on that panel 12-5.
A renewed Republican effort by Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island would lower the age to buy any firearm from 21 to 18. It’s expected to face its first vote on Tuesday in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Republicans outnumber Democrats on that panel 12-5.
Ever thought of donating organs? Let's start donating spines, and giving them to the Democratic leadership.
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Ever thought of donating organs? Let's start donating spines, and giving them to the Democratic leadership.