Archive for October, 2006

How to be a good calculaholic without a 12-step program

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

I know I’ve got a problem. For untold years, I’ve been searching for a way to solve my problem. Until now, I thought the only way to do that was to simply throw more money at my problem.
Fortunately, the enterprising folks at Health A to Z have furnished me, and the rest of us who […]

links for 2006-10-31

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

From sexyhotbeauty: Ten Easy Steps To Getting Started In Hiking
Today’s guest post, albeit a “stylized” one, which you’ll readily notice if you click through. My conclusion? When all else has you in conniptions, hire an experienced guide. Like me, for instance.
(tags: active adventure author blister hiking blog hike blogging sexy hot beauty exercise experience feet […]

This just in: Winehiker walks on air!!

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Golly, I barely know what to say right now, but for the incontrovertible fact that I am floating on a cloud.

Why? Because I’ve just this afternoon received the best review I have seen to date about my efforts, a review so complimentary and diligent in the research behind it that I am overcome with emotion. […]

Blind Wine Tasting Notes: Barolo

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Considered to be one of the most noble wines of Italy, Barolo lays claim to the title “Wine of kings, and king of wines.” The wine, named after the Barolo commune from which it originates, is made from the region’s heavily-grown Nebbiolo grape, a dark blue, highly tannic variety that can yield an incredibly powerful […]

From sexyhotbeauty: Ten Easy Steps To Getting Started In Hiking

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Today’s guest post, albeit a “stylized” one, which you’ll readily notice if you click through. My conclusion? When all else has you in conniptions, hire an experienced guide. Like me, for instance.
Ever dreamed of hiking but do not exactly know where to start? Dont worry. You are not alone. You are one of the many who have chosen […]

Merry Monday links

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Wine Review: The Amazing and Affordable 2001 Lindemans Pyrus
It’s the most awesome $8 red you’ll ever taste. Smooth like a Bordeaux blend, yet complex and with a nice warm finish. Low acidity, just pure grape perfection.
(tags: review 2001 Lindeman’s Pyrus red table wine blend Coonawarra Australia blog winehiker winehiking)

Wine Review: The Amazing and Affordable 2001 Lindemans Pyrus

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

17.5 winehiker points*
Last month, my friend Kim passed along a personal wine recommendation to myself and to my friend Vindu. Vindu was the first to respond, saying:
Kim and Russ,
Finally found the 2001 Pyrus in my local Trader Joe’s today. Bought a bottle, cracked it open. OH. MY. GOD. It’s the most awesome $8 red […]

Saturday sippin’

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards
Freely-accessible satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet.
(tags: nature photography reference satellite weather natural hazards fires volcanoes hurricanes space NASA)

HandheldBirds.com
Trail geeks take note: songs and calls from the new interactive “Handheld Birds” field guide for your PDA.
(tags: birding birds technology field guide PDA interactive interactivity nature)

National Park Service
Find a park, […]

Wine Review: 2005 Vina Alarba Old Vines Grenache

Friday, October 27th, 2006

Review of a great red wine from Spain for under ten bucks. [from WineWeekly.com]
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links for 2006-10-27

Friday, October 27th, 2006

ENN: Environmental News Network
ENN provides a global perspective on environmental issues designed to promote thought, discussion, and awareness.
(tags: environment globe earth world climate news nature species radio opinion)

The Firefly Forest
A combination nature journal and species identification guide.
(tags: firefly nature journal species photography)

Park Remark : Home
Providing a perspective on our National Parks not offered through ordinary […]