Scenes From The Appalachian Trail

Natl Geo Aug 1949
Natl Geo Aug 1949

Adams, Massachusetts (named after Sam Adams) lies at the bottom of Mount Greylock. Thunderbolt Ski Run drops 2,060 ft down Greylock. Five states are visible from the summit. Incontheivable!

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I’ve never been anywhere near the A.P., but I did gain respect for it, while reading Bill Bryson’s A Walk In The Woods. And yes, I do want to see the new movie with Redford and Nolte, but I bet Mark will beat me to it!

Now dig his socks.

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The violent rains/overhanging rock part, I can do without. The steak part, I understand. Beef really puts a smile on their faces!

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The Giving Tree

Gippsland, Australia 1937, Herald Sun
Gippsland, Australia 1937, Herald Sun

This tree surely could provide a lot of wood. It reminds me of when I was little and read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The tree gave himself for the little boy, until it was only a stump. I sobbed just like Tracy Morgan (pre-accident) here.

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http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production

So Much Out Of Focus

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Let us remember today that the same scene can be seen different ways. One allows us to focus on the one issue with what we perceive to be clarity, ignoring all of the complicated background. The other way allows us to see everything that is going on behind that proud, colorful flower.

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