evening on enchanted rock
posted by jh at Sunday, October 25, 2009
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
approaching Lakes of the Clouds
posted by jh at Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Woman hiking on the Crawford Path
posted by jh at Friday, September 25, 2009
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woman reading at Mitzpah Hut
August 16, 2009 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
posted by jh at Friday, September 25, 2009
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
morning mist at madison spring
made for humid hiking down to Appalachia
posted by jh at Thursday, September 17, 2009
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appalachia trailhead
actually, it was my exit point for the hike from Crawford Notch. This parking area is on US Route 2 about 2 miles east from Lowes Store/Gas Station in Randolph. It is referred to as "Appalachia" for a former nearby railroad stop.
From here it's about a 3,500 ft ascent to Madison Spring via Valley Way, but I was descending from Madison this time-- next stop, G-HOP!
From here it's about a 3,500 ft ascent to Madison Spring via Valley Way, but I was descending from Madison this time-- next stop, G-HOP!
posted by jh at Thursday, September 17, 2009
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Thunderstorm Junction
Thunderstorm Junction is near the col between Mount Adams and Mount Sam Adams, and is marked by one of the largest cairns in the White Mountains.
posted by jh at Thursday, September 17, 2009
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
a couple on the rocks
on the "lawn" outside the Appalachian Mountain Club's Lakes of the Clouds hut. August 2009
posted by jh at Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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Monday, September 07, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Lockhart is famous for its barbeque restaurants
posted by jh at Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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Monday, August 24, 2009
morning mist at madison spring
posted by jh at Monday, August 24, 2009
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Monday, July 20, 2009
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Monday, July 06, 2009
cat exercise wheel
oh no, the vet says that kitty's diet isn't working. what to try next?
posted by jh at Monday, July 06, 2009
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
so much of the time we're just lost
posted by jh at Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
trail camp bedroom
i've seen others do it, i tried it, & it worked this time. no clouds, no rain, no tent, no tent weight, no tent stakes, no tent set up, no tent tear down. perfect weather at trail camp allowed me to sleep warm. the occasional thing buzzing around one ear or the other took some getting used to, though.
posted by jh at Sunday, June 07, 2009
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
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Whispering Secrets I Know I'm Not Supposed to Hear
posted by jh at Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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Monday, May 25, 2009
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Friday, May 22, 2009
happiness is well-aired bedding
Meiko – Under my bed ♫ http://blip.fm/~6ukgu
posted by jh at Friday, May 22, 2009
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
There were actually wildflowers in 2003.
posted by jh at Sunday, May 17, 2009
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Friday, May 15, 2009
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
do your body a favor
Smitty's in Lockhart (use other door)
posted by jh at Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
big white empty tent
republican party metaphor
posted by jh at Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Monday, April 27, 2009
big white empty tent
batimore, inner harbor
posted by jh at Monday, April 27, 2009
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
forms you don't usually
baltimore
posted by jh at Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
big white homely thing ipaper419
posted by jh at Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Slow Food
from dadadreams:
"Not surprisingly, they didn't quite get the concept. So, not surprisingly, they bought a stop watch to use in their kitchen. Not surprisingly, the Literal Family did not embrace the slow food movement."
"Not surprisingly, they didn't quite get the concept. So, not surprisingly, they bought a stop watch to use in their kitchen. Not surprisingly, the Literal Family did not embrace the slow food movement."
posted by jh at Friday, April 17, 2009
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Joshua Tree National Park
amazing how quickly you can go from there to mountain lakes (Big Bear, Jenks lake) or apple orchards (Yucaipa)
posted by jh at Thursday, April 16, 2009
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Coffeepot, on the square in San Marcos
nothing like the old reviews on yelp www.thecoffeepotbistro.com
posted by jh at Monday, April 06, 2009
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Pure as the Driven Snow
"Now Beth only uses Tibet Snow soap--achieving transcendent wisdom doesn't mean you can't still be gorgeous too. "
posted by jh at Monday, March 30, 2009
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cap 10k slideshow - thousands of runners at Austin's cool Capitol 10k running event
cap 10k slideshow @ http://tinyurl.com/cap10kslides - thousands of runners at Austin's cool Capitol 10k running event
posted by jh at Monday, March 30, 2009
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
gotten carried away with iphone wallpaper (320x480)
Labels: 320x480 iphone wallpaper flickr
posted by jh at Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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in the Fifties it took six and a half weeks...
...with a computer the size of this building to make a grainy monotone iphone wallpaper like this-- and another 10 days just to miniaturize it to fit a 320 x 480 pixel screen !
posted by jh at Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
the feckwits who talked all through Beach House's set
the feckwits who talked all through Beach House's set
Originally uploaded by joshhikes
less awesome were some UK twits who seem to be there only to play with cigarettes while wishin they were big enough to enjoy a music show instead of gabbing all through it, as the video will reveal
posted by jh at Saturday, March 21, 2009
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the feckwits who talked all through Beach House's set
also smoked like chimneys waving cigarettes around like it was a good thing. luckily they left before Peter, Bjorn & John came on.
oh, & the chick had a lumpy belly, boring voice & fat arse. Can't guess? the white shirt.
oh, & the chick had a lumpy belly, boring voice & fat arse. Can't guess? the white shirt.
posted by jh at Saturday, March 21, 2009
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Friday, March 20, 2009
just a singer in rock and roll band
posted by jh at Friday, March 20, 2009
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
flowingdata.com
this is from flowingdata.com's band-names flow-chart, so credit them & visit their page if you want to know more about displaying data visually
posted by jh at Thursday, March 12, 2009
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
canon s80 problem
canon s80 problem
Originally uploaded by joshhikes
posted by jh at Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
some oaf gave me really bad directions to ikea
now I don't know what to think
posted by jh at Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Monday, March 09, 2009
fun with Bill
I love these things even though they show I have too much time on my hands. Hope you will enjoy too
Bill
Here is the Washington Post's Mensa invitational -* which once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are the winners:
*1. Cashtration *(n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
*2. Ignoranus* (n.): A person who's both stupid and an asshole.
*3. Intaxication *(n.): Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until
you realize it was your money to start with.
*4. Reintarnation* (n.): Coming back to life as a hillbilly.
*5. Bozone *(n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
*6. Foreploy* (n.): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.
*7. Giraffiti* (n.): Vandalism spray-painted very,very high.
*8. Sarchasm *(n.): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the Person who doesn't get it.
*9. Inoculatte* (v.): To take coffee intravenously when you are running
late.
*10. Osteopornosis* (n.): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
*11. Karmageddon* (n.): It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.
*12. Decafalon* (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day
consuming only things that are good for you.
*13. Glibido *(n.): All talk and no action.
*14. Dopeler effect* (n.): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.
*15. Arachnoleptic fit* (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.
*16. Beelzebug* (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at two or three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
*17. Caterpallor* (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.
**The Washington Post * has also published the winning submissions to it s yearly contest, in which readers are asked
to supply alternate meanings for common words. And the winners are:
*1. Coffee*, n. The person upon whom one coughs.
*2. Flabbergasted*, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
*3. Abdicate*, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
*4. Esplanade*, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.
*5. Willy-nilly*, adj. Impotent.
*6. Negligent,* adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.
*7. Lymph*, v. To walk with a lisp.
*8. Gargoyle*, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.
*9. Flatulence*, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.
*10. Balderdash*, n. A rapidly receding hairline.
*11. Testicle*, n. A humorous question on an exam.
*12. Rectitude*, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.
*13. Pokemon*, n. A Rastafarian proctologist.
*14. Oyster*, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with yiddishisms.
*15. Frisbeetarianism*, n. The belief that, after death, the soul flies up
onto the roof and gets stuck there.
*16. Circumvent*, n. An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.
Bill
Here is the Washington Post's Mensa invitational -* which once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are the winners:
*1. Cashtration *(n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
*2. Ignoranus* (n.): A person who's both stupid and an asshole.
*3. Intaxication *(n.): Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until
you realize it was your money to start with.
*4. Reintarnation* (n.): Coming back to life as a hillbilly.
*5. Bozone *(n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
*6. Foreploy* (n.): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.
*7. Giraffiti* (n.): Vandalism spray-painted very,very high.
*8. Sarchasm *(n.): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the Person who doesn't get it.
*9. Inoculatte* (v.): To take coffee intravenously when you are running
late.
*10. Osteopornosis* (n.): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
*11. Karmageddon* (n.): It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.
*12. Decafalon* (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day
consuming only things that are good for you.
*13. Glibido *(n.): All talk and no action.
*14. Dopeler effect* (n.): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.
*15. Arachnoleptic fit* (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.
*16. Beelzebug* (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at two or three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
*17. Caterpallor* (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.
**The Washington Post * has also published the winning submissions to it s yearly contest, in which readers are asked
to supply alternate meanings for common words. And the winners are:
*1. Coffee*, n. The person upon whom one coughs.
*2. Flabbergasted*, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
*3. Abdicate*, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
*4. Esplanade*, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.
*5. Willy-nilly*, adj. Impotent.
*6. Negligent,* adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.
*7. Lymph*, v. To walk with a lisp.
*8. Gargoyle*, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.
*9. Flatulence*, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.
*10. Balderdash*, n. A rapidly receding hairline.
*11. Testicle*, n. A humorous question on an exam.
*12. Rectitude*, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.
*13. Pokemon*, n. A Rastafarian proctologist.
*14. Oyster*, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with yiddishisms.
*15. Frisbeetarianism*, n. The belief that, after death, the soul flies up
onto the roof and gets stuck there.
*16. Circumvent*, n. An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.
posted by jh at Monday, March 09, 2009
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
smallpaper (320x480 iphone wallpaper)
posted by jh at Wednesday, March 04, 2009
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i like to tie-dye the sky before i howl at the moon
posted by jh at Wednesday, March 04, 2009
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Monday, March 02, 2009
a space at joe's
genuine joe's coffee house on anderson lane has parking (unlike Thunderbird on 2222)
posted by jh at Monday, March 02, 2009
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taco unit 1
when you wonder where they come from
posted by jh at Monday, March 02, 2009
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Sunday, March 01, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
sign of the unknown soundtrack
posted by jh at Saturday, February 21, 2009
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
the most disappointing forecast ever from weather.com
darkness darkness
posted by jh at Sunday, February 15, 2009
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
winter ascent of mt. whitney video
posted by jh at Thursday, February 12, 2009
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love me before the 60's end
posted by jh at Thursday, February 12, 2009
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
what's your real message?
keep a good head and always carry a light bulb
posted by jh at Wednesday, February 04, 2009
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
did you see this one already?
posted by jh at Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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did you see this one already?
posted by jh at Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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Monday, February 02, 2009
montopolis family seeks information about killing (family photo)
widow said she doesn't know why anyone would want to kill her husband
www.keyetv.com: Family launches new effort to find Austin killer
news8austin.com: Austin police need help solving Dec. 19 shooting death
www.keyetv.com: Police seek suspect in Southeast Austin shooting
posted by jh at Monday, February 02, 2009
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
eno's next album cover
pick me, brian -- really, a few thou in euros & this artwork, it's all your-os
posted by jh at Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
back to crawford
"I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right"
posted by jh at Friday, January 16, 2009
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
some wannabe cubist in a round hole
posted by jh at Thursday, January 15, 2009
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uh oh, he into his shit again
posted by jh at Thursday, January 15, 2009
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the Legislature is back in session
posted by jh at Thursday, January 15, 2009
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
dadadreams' photostream
see this & more at www.flickr.com/photos/dadadreams
"Nina Draw knew she was close to cracking the case--the answer had to be behind that warehouse door! Then, she heard that unforgettable fizz-pop sound. Without thinking she pulled her .44, spun to her right and let the lead fly. Even though he lay motionless on the ground, the fizzy pop was still coming from his mouth, this time for the last time. The Pop Rocks killer had eaten his last treat."
posted by jh at Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
www.flickr.com/groups/montopolis
take some time to go there
take some photos pertaining to Montopolis, the community, its events, residents, lifestyle, geography, buildings and natural resources,
post them to the group. www.flickr.com/groups/montopolis
no invitation needed to join
take some photos pertaining to Montopolis, the community, its events, residents, lifestyle, geography, buildings and natural resources,
post them to the group. www.flickr.com/groups/montopolis
no invitation needed to join
posted by jh at Monday, January 12, 2009
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
frisky.com resolutions illustrated from suburbanality @ flickr.com
attempting to illustrate (from the www.flickr.com suburbanality photo pool) the list of resolutions worth keeping found at www.thefrisky.com
1. Learn something new
Big Brother is Watching by dennisfwriter
2. Date outside your “type”
Hot Date that's cold by aldunne
3. Support the arts
by lasvegashardcore
4. Make more phone calls
The call was coming from inside the house by paperbydesign
5. Keep a gratitude journal
Oh no..dishpan hands!! by MsBlueSky
6. End toxic relationships
"There’s nothing wrong with vowing to lose weight or quit smoking, but as far as most New Year’s resolutions go, they’re a bit tired and uninspired, don’t you think? For your health and happiness, by all means put down the cigarettes and pick up some hand-weights, but in the interest of personal growth and feeling more connected to the world around you, I suggest you adopt these six resolutions in the new year, too."
1. Learn something new
Big Brother is Watching by dennisfwriter
"Learning something new, whether it’s a sport, a recipe, a language, a game, or a hobby, not only exercises our brains, it relieves stress and gives us new avenues through which we can connect to other people. Even re-learning something you once knew has the same benefits. This year I picked up a Hula Hoop for the first time in over a decade and learned some new tricks in a weekly class I took over the summer. I had so much fun, I bought a hoop for my BFF, convinced at least four other friends to take hoop classes, and even got my 62-year-old father to hoop his heart out when he visited. Hooping hasn’t solved the world’s problems, but making sure that hoop doesn’t stop spinning can help you when it comes time to focus on bigger things."
2. Date outside your “type”
Hot Date that's cold by aldunne
"If you’ve been unlucky in love, maybe it’s time to readjust your idea of who’s right for you. If you got sick every time you ate an apple, you’d try other fruits until you found one that agreed with you, right? Likewise, if you keep getting burned by musicians, go out with a carpenter, a lawyer, a music producer. Often, our idea of Mr. or Ms. Right is based on superficial attributes that have little to do with who people really are. Go out with someone you’d ordinarily rule out, due to his job or his looks, and you might find a surprise kindred spirit."
3. Support the arts
by lasvegashardcore"Not only do the arts keep us from becoming complacent and stagnant, they allow us to see the world and the human condition differently and to understand—or at least question and consider—universal truths about ourselves and others. Get yourself to a museum, watch a dance performance, visit a local art exhibit, see a play or a film. Your dollars help make it possible for artists to continue doing what they do, and you may gain a new perspective in the process."
4. Make more phone calls
The call was coming from inside the house by paperbydesign
"As a culture, we rely too much on email to stay connected with friends and loved ones. The immediacy and convenience of electronic communication is great, but words on a screen can never replace the sound of a friend’s voice, and emoticons will never fully capture intonations and laughter. Make time in your schedule—squeeze in a five minute chat if you’re feeling rushed—and reach out and touch someone the old fashioned way: through the phone lines. Your life will be more enriched because of it."
5. Keep a gratitude journal
Oh no..dishpan hands!! by MsBlueSky
"Not to get all Oprah-y on you, but we really can choose to cultivate joy in our lives, and one of the best ways to do that is by getting in the habit of routinely naming the things we’re grateful for. They don’t have to be epic—getting to the subway stop as the train pulls in, a 50 percent markdown on a pair of boots you’ve been eying, good weather on a day off—but the simple act of acknowledging the positives in our lives is like self-administering a shot of well-being."
6. End toxic relationships
"Life is too short to spend time and energy on relationships that only drain you. If you’ve got someone in your life who, whether through incessant negativity or criticisms, makes you feel bad more often than he or she makes you feel good, it’s time to walk away. Do a quick rip-off-the-band-aid break-up or a slow phase-out, gradually returning calls less and less until the toxic person gets the message and moves on. You’ll be better in the new year for it."
posted by jh at Friday, January 02, 2009
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Thursday, January 01, 2009
resolutions are for quitters
remember to use a hands-free for cell phone calls
join an exercise group
eat brite
fix up the landscape around the house
stand up for yourself
overcome obstacles
get out more
don't just go along with the crowd
remember, it takes fewer muscles to smile
get out & never return to burn out in this piss factory
have more fun
try not to be so negative
don't take the last doughnut
don't sweat the small stuff
Take it easy, spend more time with loved ones, laugh more and don't take life too seriously
posted by jh at Thursday, January 01, 2009
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Monday, December 29, 2008
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
feeding the bloodsucking mosquitos
posted by jh at Saturday, December 20, 2008
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
camera tossing
n'hésitez pas à publier les photos un peu floues ou volontairement floues
www.flickr.com/groups/sharpness-is-such-a-bourgeois-concept/
www.flickr.com/groups/sharpness-is-such-a-bourgeois-concept/
posted by jh at Tuesday, December 09, 2008
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Storm Below
some folks go winter mountaineering on Mt. Whitney via the North Fork route
posted by jh at Tuesday, December 09, 2008
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Concretes - On The Radio
posted by jh at Monday, November 24, 2008
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Summit Moose
it's funny every time
posted by jh at Monday, November 24, 2008
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
please donate ping-pong balls to help fill it
i know it's a lot to ask after all those payouts to the obama campaign -- and you still haven't gotten your t-shirt-- but we just have to try. please donate.
posted by jh at Friday, November 21, 2008
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
joshhikes - photos on Flickriver
posted by jh at Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
sunset on the sunrise highway
posted by jh at Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
hill country state natural area - slideshow
posted by jh at Thursday, November 06, 2008
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008
the fun starts here
Hill Country State Natural Area
posted by jh at Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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horse rights
Mayan Dude Ranch near Bandera
posted by jh at Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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Monday, November 03, 2008
northeast view from trail 5c
Hill Country State Natural Area
posted by jh at Monday, November 03, 2008
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Mt. Whitney main trail, west side
click here: http://www.adventureinternet.com/mt-whitney-09-21-06/ for Anya Jingle's slideshow of a Mt. Whitney dayhike
posted by jh at Friday, October 31, 2008
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
home is where the condo rumbles
posted by jh at Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Monday, October 27, 2008
houston, tx cats looking for a home
This just in:
"Hi - these kitties need a home. They were starving and hanging around the street and backyard of my friends house in Houston (probably separated from original home by the hurricane). But the H's have an elderly, somewhat aggressive dog and do not want any kitties.
"The black and white girl is the mother of the white Siamese-looking kitten. The mother is really sweet and affectionate and wants to come inside and sit on your lap; it is obvious she was someone's pet. The baby is cream with chocolate points and big blue eyes - cuter than the picture shows...he/she is afraid of people but was hungry enough to take some turkey from my hand. It won't be hard to socialize the little thing.
"Do you know anyone that can take one or both of these kitties in their home? Obviously life on the streets is very hard or the mother wouldn't be reduced to only one kitten.
Margaret M."
"Hi - these kitties need a home. They were starving and hanging around the street and backyard of my friends house in Houston (probably separated from original home by the hurricane). But the H's have an elderly, somewhat aggressive dog and do not want any kitties.
"The black and white girl is the mother of the white Siamese-looking kitten. The mother is really sweet and affectionate and wants to come inside and sit on your lap; it is obvious she was someone's pet. The baby is cream with chocolate points and big blue eyes - cuter than the picture shows...he/she is afraid of people but was hungry enough to take some turkey from my hand. It won't be hard to socialize the little thing.
"Do you know anyone that can take one or both of these kitties in their home? Obviously life on the streets is very hard or the mother wouldn't be reduced to only one kitten.
Margaret M."
posted by jh at Monday, October 27, 2008
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
e-rock dawn
sunrise at enchanted rock last weekend
posted by jh at Thursday, October 23, 2008
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cat bathing
Now forsomething completely tasteless
How to Wash the Cat...
Put both lids of the toilet up and add a hefty squirt of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom. Note that unless this is the first time you have done this, some degree of protective clothing may be required. The author recommends chainmail and a welding helmet.
In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.
The cat will self-agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash and rinse".
There is no 6.
Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and release the lid.
The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
Both the toilet and the cat will be sparkling clean. I'm working on a version of this which includes acid for limescale removal, but have temporarily run out of working cats.
It might be a good idea to take a holiday for a couple of weeks, or at least check inside your slippers before putting them on.
Needless to say, this article is ONLY A JOKE* and the instructions should NOT be followed.
posted by jh at Thursday, October 23, 2008
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well, that explains it...
found this at nancy rapoport's blog.
posted by jh at Wednesday, October 01, 2008
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Monday, September 29, 2008
update: Klean Kanteen cap replacement OTW
good news!
----- Original Message -----
From: Emily Smith
To: joshhikes
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 12:37 PM
Subject: RE: defective Klean Kanteen stainless loop cap
Hello Josh,
Thanks for your interest and support of Klean Kanteen!
Sorry you received a defective stainless cap. We will certainly replace it for you.
We appreciate hearing from Klean Kanteen users like yourself. Thank you for sharing your experience and your suggestions on how we can improve the kanteen. We are honored to be at the forefront of a very exciting and earth friendly industry and we are still a very small family run company.
That being said, creating and/or changing products can be a slow process.
We appreciate your comments and we have been working on a solution.
We used to stock all of our bottles with the stainless lid. They are a 2 piece lid and are not to be put into the dishwasher or submerged. They can still be purchased for the kanteens, but as an upgrade. The stainless caps can be found under the accessory link online.
This all polypropylene cap change was made on Jan. 1st for 4 different reasons:
1) The continual rising costs of stainless steel, and our desire to keep our bottle prices at the current price levels. This change keeps our cap prices down and allows us to do this.
2) The stainless on stainless threading of our bottles and caps. Many customers have voiced concern that over time small amounts of stainless residue are getting into their drinks from the screwing and unscrewing of these caps. This is not harmful but many do not like the taste.
3) The noise that is made from the screwing and unscrewing of the stainless caps. This is not a big concern of ours, but customers do complain about it.
4) The stainless caps are made of 2 different materials (the poly top attached to stainless down threading). They are attached only by interlocking together as we do not use any chemical adhesive. We have found that over time the interlocking mechanism can wear out.
We have had quality control issues with our stainless caps and more specifically the mechanism that interlocks the two pieces together. Our new cap design is all poly propylene. It is one solid piece. We are much happier with the new design. I will have our warranty department send you a replacement cap. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions. Your replacement is on the way.
Here's to Healthy Drinking..
Emily
Emily Smith
Awareness Representative
Klean Kanteen
4345 Hedstrom Way
Chico, CA 95973
posted by jh at Monday, September 29, 2008
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defective Klean Kanteen complaint
still nothing but silence from the manufacturer!
the Mono Lake store is a non-profit, so asking them to cover the defect wouldn't be fair.
----- Original Message -----
From: Duncan King
To: joshhikes
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:37 AM
Subject: RE: defective Klean Kanteen stainless loop cap
Josh,
I'd be irritated if this happened to me and I hope Klean Kanteen's Warranty Departnment resolves this for you.
If they don't come through with a satisfactory solution please contact me again and I'll make sure we fix it for you,
Regards,
Duncan King
Information Center and Bookstore Manager
Mono Lake Committee
(760)
Protecting Mono Lake for 30 years ... and counting
The Mono Lake Committee 30th Anniversary 1978-2008
From: joshhikes
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:25 PM
To: warranty@kleankanteen.com
Cc: bookstore@monolake.org
Subject: defective Klean Kanteen stainless loop cap
Hi,
I bought a Klean Kanteen (and some other things) last summer from the Mono Lake Committee Book Store in Lee Vining, CA near the end of a vacation in the Eastern Sierras. The bag of souvenirs went into my luggage as I headed back to the Reno airport. After I returned home, the polypro and stainless parts of the loop cap separated easily, as shown below, when I tried to use it.
Klean Kanteen also has a polypropylene version of the loop cap that appears to be designed better so that it can't so easily come apart. If so, and assuming they are interchangeable, I would be happy to have the polypropylene version of the loop cap instead of the stainless loop cap to resolve this issue.
My mailing address is
josh hikes
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What further information, if any, do you require to resolve this problem?
posted by jh at Monday, September 29, 2008
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
walgreen's already has halloween candy!
posted by jh at Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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defective Klean Kanteen loop cap
this new stainless steel bottle is a big disappointment. sounds like i'm not the only one:
"Please note that we no longer sell the stainless steel loop cap with the bottle because of the large volume of returns we have been experiencing." from http://www.lifewithoutplastic.com/cart/waterbottles.htm
"Please note that we no longer sell the stainless steel loop cap with the bottle because of the large volume of returns we have been experiencing." from http://www.lifewithoutplastic.com/cart/waterbottles.htm
posted by jh at Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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confused by bob dylan lyrics
posted by jh at Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Monday, September 15, 2008
saturn - when time is money
posted by jh at Monday, September 15, 2008
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Monday, September 08, 2008
east bluff, devil's lake state park
posted by jh at Monday, September 08, 2008
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
29 palms to ontario sinuous
an April '08 driving tour from 29 Palms to Big Bear and then around to Forest Falls, stopping here & there along the way, taking the long way back down by Yucaipa and in fading light under clouded skies through the Oak Glen apple country tourist traps to I-10 at Beaumont.
posted by jh at Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
tie dyed at the dane county farmers market
posted by jh at Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Monday, July 28, 2008
welcome to the Hilton Americas Houston
the old fashioned fold out sofa bed with a metal rod across your back. so there was no choice but to put the mattress on the floor. at these rates. feck the Hilton Americas Houston..
posted by jh at Monday, July 28, 2008
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screw the Hilton Americas Houston
posted by jh at Monday, July 28, 2008
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screw the Hilton Americas Houston
posted by jh at Monday, July 28, 2008
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
approaching Lower Boy Scout Lake
posted by jh at Saturday, July 12, 2008
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looking up above Lower Boy Scout lake
there's a less horrifying route, left of the picture, to get up and around toward Upper B.S.L. and on to Mt. Whitney (without climbing the east face.)
I went to Lower BSL via the Ebersbacher Ledges
I went to Lower BSL via the Ebersbacher Ledges
posted by jh at Saturday, July 12, 2008
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
whitney main trail 2
warning: mountains can kill.
Orientation notes for Whitney first timers
yohoho, who wouldn't go.. without reading this first
Orientation notes for Whitney first timers
Orientation notes for Whitney first timers
yohoho, who wouldn't go.. without reading this first
Orientation notes for Whitney first timers
posted by jh at Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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