Mission(s) Accomplished, Now What?

The US academic schedule provides an incredible structure by which one can plan for the future. How? Blocks. To think of school in the US is to speak about the K-12 experience. In fact, it is best discussed in smaller doses. K-3 – 4 years 4-5 – 2 years 6-8...

Flurries in the Summer

The flurries weren’t outside. No. It wasn’t snowing in NY in June. Instead the flurries were all around the activities of 11o1. emma and I went to The Rock Club twice. Patronized two estate and one garage sale – success was had in the way of two...

Back on Track

Ahhh. One break down and one gala event later… I feel much better. “It’s not you, circumstance is weighing down on you.” I needed that perspective to help me refocus. Sure, I’ve made some faux pas and admitted to said gaffe(s). What else...

5.10

I tackled my first 5.10 this evening. Approximately two months ago I needed to re-learn how to tie-in. I almost gave up because a pair of climbing shoes made it as painful and frustrating as walking on knuckles… on gravel. After a purchase of a novice pair of...

The History Boys and The Rock Club

Two days ago (Wednesday) I experienced what will very likely become a new hobby in my life – indoor rock climbing. Q, Jacek, emma, and I went to The Rock Club for ‘Climbing 101’ on Wednesday at 7. We arrived on time, went through 3 or 4 different...