Salt Lake City, UT – May 2015So I was thinking the other day…. What would I miss if I were to leave Salt Lake City? I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and came up with a small list: The rest of the story:I left Salt Lake City in October of 2019, after takingContinue reading “My favorite places”
Category Archives: Random writing and Silly stories
Education
Education in UtahSalt Lake City, UT – February 2011 Education in Utah sucks. A lot. If you don’t already know, Utah is #49 of 50 US States in per pupil spending right now. There are many reasons for this, amongst them the insanely high birth rate in the state thanks to the LDS church. MethinksContinue reading “Education”
Fudge
So like I said, the Merps lost a CNA that works the weekends. They needed a replacement in short order, so naturally they quickly advertised, interviewed, and did all the other standard things employers looking for qualified people do. Just kidding. They hired another church lady they know. I met her briefly one Sunday night; itContinue reading “Fudge”
Sweetgrass
I went to a burning man event some weeks ago; It was nothing fancy–a small affair with just over 200 people total. The venue was a small farm nestled in a valley down a long forest road hidden in the foothills of the Coast Range somewhere in central Oregon. The event’s main area was aContinue reading “Sweetgrass”
The cookie tin
Slowly killing off parts of a day traipsing through a thrift or antique store has become something I’ve become rather fond of the last few years. It’s easily one of the most “normal” hobbies I enjoy, and usually doesn’t need any kind of warning label or detailed explanation (looking at you, ham radio). Sheer economics startedContinue reading “The cookie tin”
Walker’s
It is nearly impossible to describe the fond memories of my youth on the west side of Idaho Falls that this simple photograph conjured up when posted in a Facebook group the other night. I can remember so many miles spent on bicycles zooming down there after a morning spent doing household chores or mowingContinue reading “Walker’s”
Music and Memories, Pt 6
Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the sixth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Long cool woman (in a black dress)” by The HolliesOneContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 6”
Music and Memories, Pt 5
Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the fifth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Horse with no name” by AmericaAfter some intense memories, this oneContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 5”
Music and Memories, Pt 4
Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the fourth part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—– “Our House”, by MadnessI can’t remember the first time IContinue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 4”
Music and Memories, Pt 3
Hey sports fans, if you are just joining us, this post is the third part of a series that began here. This series is nearly complete, but I haven’t found the energy to finish it just yet. We now return to the program in progress.—–“Cats in the cradle” by Harry ChapinOnce upon a time, 30Continue reading “Music and Memories, Pt 3”
Mr Curly's Adventures 