The Premise

It's my 42nd year on this planet, roughly the midpoint of my life, and I thought I'd commemorate such a milestone with a year of ongoing chronicles. Your comments and "co-authoring" (adding your shared experience to any group events) are welcome and encouraged!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sheesh!

Two weeks of work at my new job (training the first week in downtown Boston, and then spending a full week at my home store) has left little desire to post. And with my birthday coming up on the 24th (Thanksgiving), this particular blog is coming to a close.

It has been a great year, considering I was severely underemployed for most of it. I read a ton of books (as usual); held another successful Wyman's Pond Music Fest; made it to four concerts and a Red Sox game; hiked an even dozen mountain trails during this year's Mountain Quest (and it's not over yet); and finally landed a good-paying job with potential.

Voyage 42 has been a great trip.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Mountain Quest 12: Temple Mountain

Muddy & wet on the trails (I even slipped a few times), but a great day. There were lots of stone cairns (including a few set up as chairs) atop the various high points. I thought I'd hit all three peaks, but I actually only made it to Holt Peak. It was a fun day, and nice to get out and about in a week when I was working my new full-time (and hopefully long-term) job. I got some cool shots with the macro setting on my camera. And while the sun set behind the mountain, the full moon rose in the sky ahead of me on my descent... I'm not sure how many climbs remain in 2011's Mountain Quest, but this one was a suitable final ascent, if it indeed turns out to be the last.