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I wander about New England's mountains. Sometimes I write about it. Punk rock and endurance sports might have saved my life
cross the finish line and the bodies hit the snow,
100% spent.
100% spent.
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
cross the finish line and the bodies hit the snow,
100% spent.
100% spent.
what a performance by Jessie Diggins,
2nd on the climb when she didn't have to push that hard to win the overall. A true champion, 3rd Tour de Ski win.
Best American Nordic Ski Racer Ever!
2nd on the climb when she didn't have to push that hard to win the overall. A true champion, 3rd Tour de Ski win.
Best American Nordic Ski Racer Ever!
January 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
what a performance by Jessie Diggins,
2nd on the climb when she didn't have to push that hard to win the overall. A true champion, 3rd Tour de Ski win.
Best American Nordic Ski Racer Ever!
2nd on the climb when she didn't have to push that hard to win the overall. A true champion, 3rd Tour de Ski win.
Best American Nordic Ski Racer Ever!
looks like Brand biffed one time too many,
not much fight left in her with half a lap to go
not much fight left in her with half a lap to go
January 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
looks like Brand biffed one time too many,
not much fight left in her with half a lap to go
not much fight left in her with half a lap to go
also,
the sand descent into the pit at Zonhoven is one of the most frightening and fantastic things in pro cycling.
the sand descent into the pit at Zonhoven is one of the most frightening and fantastic things in pro cycling.
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
also,
the sand descent into the pit at Zonhoven is one of the most frightening and fantastic things in pro cycling.
the sand descent into the pit at Zonhoven is one of the most frightening and fantastic things in pro cycling.
bummed for Lucinda,
thrilled for Ceylin, (she's still one of my favorites and has had a tough season)
thrilled for Ceylin, (she's still one of my favorites and has had a tough season)
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
bummed for Lucinda,
thrilled for Ceylin, (she's still one of my favorites and has had a tough season)
thrilled for Ceylin, (she's still one of my favorites and has had a tough season)
always make sure to have all needed ingredients, including spices,
is Sage advice....
is Sage advice....
January 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM
always make sure to have all needed ingredients, including spices,
is Sage advice....
is Sage advice....
"Impressive" is one word for it,
I can think of several others, as you allude to further on
I can think of several others, as you allude to further on
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
"Impressive" is one word for it,
I can think of several others, as you allude to further on
I can think of several others, as you allude to further on
OR
that this regime thinks it shows their seriousness by sharing on social media these photos
Thin black drapes sectioning off a space at Mar-a-Lago (the greatest national security sieve in America) is some how equal to the Situation Room!
I need to go for a ski before I pop a blood vessel
that this regime thinks it shows their seriousness by sharing on social media these photos
Thin black drapes sectioning off a space at Mar-a-Lago (the greatest national security sieve in America) is some how equal to the Situation Room!
I need to go for a ski before I pop a blood vessel
January 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
OR
that this regime thinks it shows their seriousness by sharing on social media these photos
Thin black drapes sectioning off a space at Mar-a-Lago (the greatest national security sieve in America) is some how equal to the Situation Room!
I need to go for a ski before I pop a blood vessel
that this regime thinks it shows their seriousness by sharing on social media these photos
Thin black drapes sectioning off a space at Mar-a-Lago (the greatest national security sieve in America) is some how equal to the Situation Room!
I need to go for a ski before I pop a blood vessel
can we also just state the obvious,
like how absolutely absurd it is that US foreign policy and a war that has taken a head of state hostage is being conducted
BY THE REACTIONS ON M'FN TWITTER!
like how absolutely absurd it is that US foreign policy and a war that has taken a head of state hostage is being conducted
BY THE REACTIONS ON M'FN TWITTER!
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
can we also just state the obvious,
like how absolutely absurd it is that US foreign policy and a war that has taken a head of state hostage is being conducted
BY THE REACTIONS ON M'FN TWITTER!
like how absolutely absurd it is that US foreign policy and a war that has taken a head of state hostage is being conducted
BY THE REACTIONS ON M'FN TWITTER!
honestly,
I won't be surprised if there are athlete or even entire national team boycotts of the LA Olympics in '28
perhaps even selective no shows at the World Cup this summer.
I won't be surprised if there are athlete or even entire national team boycotts of the LA Olympics in '28
perhaps even selective no shows at the World Cup this summer.
January 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
honestly,
I won't be surprised if there are athlete or even entire national team boycotts of the LA Olympics in '28
perhaps even selective no shows at the World Cup this summer.
I won't be surprised if there are athlete or even entire national team boycotts of the LA Olympics in '28
perhaps even selective no shows at the World Cup this summer.
after the Milan-Cortina Winter games next month (please)
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
after the Milan-Cortina Winter games next month (please)
same,
but watching the best American Nordic ski racer ever compete in her final Tour de Ski (which she is leading) Go Jessie!
but watching the best American Nordic ski racer ever compete in her final Tour de Ski (which she is leading) Go Jessie!
January 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
same,
but watching the best American Nordic ski racer ever compete in her final Tour de Ski (which she is leading) Go Jessie!
but watching the best American Nordic ski racer ever compete in her final Tour de Ski (which she is leading) Go Jessie!
not just kidnap,
but launched a bombing run on Caracas to carry it out.
Without even notification much less approval of Congress
youtu.be/aU3f2PjFilU
but launched a bombing run on Caracas to carry it out.
Without even notification much less approval of Congress
youtu.be/aU3f2PjFilU
Aircraft fly low over Caracas as explosions hit Venezuelan capital
YouTube video by Guardian News
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
not just kidnap,
but launched a bombing run on Caracas to carry it out.
Without even notification much less approval of Congress
youtu.be/aU3f2PjFilU
but launched a bombing run on Caracas to carry it out.
Without even notification much less approval of Congress
youtu.be/aU3f2PjFilU
honestly,
this looks like a Daft Punk - Devo - EF mashup.
this looks like a Daft Punk - Devo - EF mashup.
January 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
honestly,
this looks like a Daft Punk - Devo - EF mashup.
this looks like a Daft Punk - Devo - EF mashup.
Just for the record,
-2F this morning when I went to the porch to get firewood.
The cat looked at me like I was crazy from her bed by the woodstove.
So I put on the warm hat but I did not put on gloves.
-2F this morning when I went to the porch to get firewood.
The cat looked at me like I was crazy from her bed by the woodstove.
So I put on the warm hat but I did not put on gloves.
January 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Just for the record,
-2F this morning when I went to the porch to get firewood.
The cat looked at me like I was crazy from her bed by the woodstove.
So I put on the warm hat but I did not put on gloves.
-2F this morning when I went to the porch to get firewood.
The cat looked at me like I was crazy from her bed by the woodstove.
So I put on the warm hat but I did not put on gloves.
still, Emil held the gap to Thibau very well until the last lap. Certainly a ride to be proud of
January 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
still, Emil held the gap to Thibau very well until the last lap. Certainly a ride to be proud of
he also looked like he was desperately trying to swallow much more than he could chew the last 2-3 laps.
His face coming across the line for the bell was pure pain
His face coming across the line for the bell was pure pain
January 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
he also looked like he was desperately trying to swallow much more than he could chew the last 2-3 laps.
His face coming across the line for the bell was pure pain
His face coming across the line for the bell was pure pain
also,
Under the Cherry Moon was not Prince's best work,
but this video & song are underestimated favorites of mine:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcK...
Under the Cherry Moon was not Prince's best work,
but this video & song are underestimated favorites of mine:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcK...
Prince and The Revolution - Girls & Boys (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Prince
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:29 AM
also,
Under the Cherry Moon was not Prince's best work,
but this video & song are underestimated favorites of mine:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcK...
Under the Cherry Moon was not Prince's best work,
but this video & song are underestimated favorites of mine:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcK...