In the middle of a never-ending, steep, dismal scree slope, I paused to catch my breath. Just a few hundred feet more, I thought. That wouldn’t get me to the top. That would just get me to a collection of rocks where I hoped I could actually get some footing. I was burning tons of [...]
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Don’t Sound Clueless About Soccer – A 12-Point Primer
Hey, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is coming this summer! Even though it’s months away and on the other side of the globe, everyone here in the United States is going to hear about it.
In some (many, most?) cases, that will involve pudgy, ignorant, parochial sportswriters insisting that soccer isn’t a real sport since it [...]
Wandering Justin’s Best of 2009
So, it has been a stellar year here at WanderingJustin.com. First, it has seen the creation of this here blog, rising from the ashes of my old No Crocs Allowed blog. So before I even go any further, I want to single out three other bloggers who really made this possible with technical advice: Stacy [...]
Oscar the Puppy Needs You!
Attention, Mountain Bike Monday fans! I’m pre-empting this week’s regularly scheduled feature to answer the call of a puppy in need. Read on!
Imagine what it’s like to be Oscar. This golden retriever/German shepherd mix was abandoned in an empty house with his littermate, left behind by the sort of people who shouldn’t have pets.
That’s when [...]
Take a Ride McDowell Mountain Park’s Trails
I know I’ve mentioned the McDowell Mountain Regional Park before here on WanderingJustin.com. And let me tell you, my love for this park continues unabated. In fact, it’s stronger than ever thanks to some new signage springing up on the Pemberton Trail, aka Trail B.
Here’s the thing: The county officials thought most riders would abandon [...]
5 Things to Do in 48 Hours – San Diego Edition
There’s no shortage of stuff to do in Southern California. Any visit will keep you occupied. But there’s more to San Diego than a zoo and Sea World. I didn’t get too far off the beaten path on my recent visit, but I dug up a few fun things with a minimum of repetition from [...]
Strangers in My Underwear – My Case Against Valet Parking
For the most part, I keep rants out of my blog. I like to keep it fun. But man, the proliferation of valet parking in my city is really getting to me.
Valet parking has its place. Like in big cities with labyrinthian parking schemes, draconian parking laws and crappy weather. Here in Phoenix, most places [...]
Checking out Marmot’s Mica Rain Jacket
Earlier this year, I was staying at New Zealand’s Skotel. The next day, Sarah and I would take a crack at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, with a side trip up Mt. Ngauruhoe. Let me tell you, we were on edge with excitement. But we still had a day to kill, so we took a fairly [...]
10 Things I Hate About Yoga
I took my first yoga class nearly 11 years ago. I found a lot to like about it. I could feel my body snapping back into alignment. It even helped my concentration – at the time, I played a lot of hockey. After a yoga session, I’d strap on the goalie pads and the puck [...]
Arizona Republic Catches ASU in Lie Over Baseball Coach’s “Resignation”
I don’t really care about Arizona State University baseball. Not a bit.
Still, I was surprised when I saw that longtime -and highly successful- coach Pat Murphy was resigning. ASU officials insisted it was his own choice.
Well, Arizona Republic reporter Robert Anglen -who I consider pretty darn good at digging for information- has discovered documents that [...]
