Friday Fan Club, Vol. 2

• Post published:August 11, 2020
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Five things from the Internet that I'm a fan of on this Friday.

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Friday Fan Club, Vol. 1

• Post published:July 31, 2020
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Five things from the Internet that I'm a fan of on this Friday.

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Flock Hill Bouldering

• Post published:January 28, 2016
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I've been getting out into the high Canterbury plains recently for some great outdoor climbing. Flock Hill in particular is considered a world-class boulder field, by NZ natives and visiting…

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Overhead: A Short Story

• Post published:January 28, 2016
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I'm happy to say that I've just posted my first work to Amazon's Kindle store. It's a piece of short fiction called Overhead, and it's a 15-minute read with a big dose…

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Christchurch’s vibrant streets

• Post published:January 27, 2016
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Christchurch might be one of New Zealand's biggest towns, but for the most part it still has the small-town feel that visitors to this country find alternately endearing and annoying.…

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Climbing, surfing, and curiosity in Christchurch, NZ

• Post published:September 26, 2015
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For the first time in two years, I'm living what in the Western world is known as a normal life. Apartment, job, car, weekends off. It's been a while --…

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On melting snow (and embracing the burnt bits in my camping cookware)

• Post published:January 4, 2014
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Quick story: my most recent hike was a simple one -- a quick 19-mile loop in Western PA. An overnight trip. Not enough elevation change to mention, no route-finding, lots…

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This I Believe

• Post published:April 23, 2013
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Last year, I wrote and recorded a 'This I Believe" statement for the local public radio station here in State College. For a variety of reasons, I never made it…

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A Gray Penn State Winter

• Post published:March 1, 2013
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My friend Ivan and I spent a couple hours collecting footage for a timelapse video. Everything here was shot on the Penn State campus or in downtown State College. For…

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