Author Archives: Alaska

Saturday Afternoon Bourbon Tasting

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Alaska

Daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law headed out to scout a ground squirrel shooting spot, and the wife and I are tasting Kentucky straight bourbons in the parlor. From left: Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select 90.5 proof; Elijah Craig 18-year-old 90 proof (my … Continue reading →

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Rust Removal

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Alaska

I accidentally left some of Mom’s tools on the side of the house this winter. Now that it’s sunny she’s gonna start gardening and want ’em back. Oops: Quick rust removal tool: Growing up in Oregon, we’d have left it … Continue reading →

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Lights Weekend

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Alaska

I’m thoroughly enjoying Lights, a new-to-me artist. The post-apocalyptic look of “Banner” has nothing to do with it. I’m cranking the tunes this weekend while cleaning the house. Turn your bass to eleven and enjoy! Obligatory dubstep. But it’s good … Continue reading →

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Wow.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Alaska

Memories are not formed and then pristinely maintained, as neuroscientists thought; they are formed and then rebuilt every time they’re accessed. Every time we recall a memory, we’re recreating it on the spot, changing it. h/t: Ry.

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Chevy Volt Gun Rack

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Alaska

Heh. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Why I’m Still in Cali

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Alaska

Wild boar and elk sausage, grilled over an open fire at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz last Sunday. There is a cool lighthouse barely visible in the top center of the above pic. It was my daughter’s birthday celebration, which … Continue reading →

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What’s Really Happening In The Consumer Economy

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Alaska

It’s dying. I’ve been mostly absent from RNS for the last several months as I worked on a multistate* deal for my employers to purchase a decent-sized package of national-brand fast-food restaurant franchises, a deal that fell through this week … Continue reading →

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See? 2012 = Face Colanders!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Alaska

Justin Tuck, NY Giants. Just sacked Brady. Check out his helmet faceguard live in NBC’s Super Bowl coverage. Earlier versions: This one with the visor’s pretty badass. Can’t beat LT’s for sheer intimidation value though. – Posted using BlogPress from … Continue reading →

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Atkins Update

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Alaska

Yesterday in court I was noticing that I had to tighten my belt to an absurd degree to keep my 36-inch-waist slacks from slipping. This morning I got out a pair of 34-inch Levis and they fit quite comfortably. This … Continue reading →

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Atkins update

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Alaska

For those who know Atkins, yes, I have corrected the error of my ways and am now eating my veggies too. 3 cups spinach salad, 6 tablespoons Ranch dressing, and one small grilled steak and one grilled pork chop, cut … Continue reading →

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