October 2002 Archives

Just got the news that Paul Wellstone was killed in a plane crash. Ny Times Obit

My personal political views have never lined up with Wellstone, but I am saddened to see him be cut down this way during a campaign. His voice was extreme, but consistent, and seemed to be born from caring for people. If tilting at windmills can ever be called courageous, then he was lion hearted. I will miss his voice in national politics. I have never heard another politician who seemed so sincere in my entire life.

Thanks for the memories, Paul.

Just so no one thinks I am going soft. Here are three things I intensely disliked about Wellstone.

• Said he would only accept two terms in the Senate. He changes his mind. This was an enourmous mistake in my book.

• Press Conference denouncing the first Gulf War, in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

• Accepted a lot of out-of-state, hollywood money for campaigns.

This is the first morning I have seen ice on the pond.

I can no longer fool myself. Winter is come to Minnesota.

Heard on NPR.

Apocalypso

Endless dance of posturing, diplomacy, and saber rattling, esp. in the middle east.

Here is my first rough draft of my trip report of my camping trip.

snowbank.pdf (59k file)

Enjoy!

I made it back. We spent 4 days and 3 nights on the trail around Snowbank. The views were incredible. The terrain was rugged but doable. I am so glad that I had this adventure.

More to come later as I decompress from the trip.

Going camping.

Can't wait for the debacle to unfold.

The weather likely will be against us.

Going camping...

I have a trip planned to hike around Snowbank on the Kekabic trail. Should be peak color, but the forecast is looking iffy at the moment. I am not worried about the cold per se, but I am a bit worried about wet cold weather. I have my pack almost packed, this go round it's a lot lighter. Hope I don't forget anything crucial.