virtual advent: the alternate holiday tv specials and movies
Yes, we all know the holiday TV specials that have become canon. A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty…
virtual advent: st. nicholas’ (and krampus’) day (and night)
For many European families, St. Nicholas’ Day (SND) is the beginning of the holiday season. On December 6th (the anniversary…
coffeeneuring 2016: something old, something new…
It’s autumn, so it’s time for another round of Coffeeneuring. Still being underemployed (seriously, folks: somebody hire me!), I didn’t…
how to deal with orthopedic surgery: before and after
Recently, a friend of mine suggested I post a guide for people dealing with orthopedic surgery. After all, it’s traumatic,…
#projectfemur: my hip is now missing a couple of bits… for the better
My hip/femur is now a few grams lighter. There’s less pain and more mobility. #projectfemur – for now – feels…
#projectfemur turns 2.0: osteonecrosis
I know, I know: it’s been a long while since my last update on… well, anything. For this, I apologize….
A Chapter Closes in My Life (i.e. Thanks, Dave!)
A quick post (yeah, it’s been too long) about the retirement of David Letterman: As most people know, Letterman left…
the one year anniversary of #projectfemur: quite the ride
It’s now been a whole year since #projectfemur began. On January 11, 2014, a simple, tumbling fall while trying to…
last call 2014: a (somewhat little known) tradition continues
For the past 10 years, I’ve had a year-end music mix that I give to friends and family. It started…
use the road safely (in memory of sam felder)
One year ago today, my friend, Sam Felder, was riding his bicycle to work, as he did most days. He…