Similar to 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on the books that I have read. However, this year was devoted to personal losses, and rediscovering an old hobby in a new form. Here are the titles I read / took notes on during 2022. My final count was 19, down from 2021 when I completed 29. AudioBooks / Lectures on YouTube

Similar to 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on my effort to continue my education. Here are the titles I read / took notes on during 2021. My final count was 29, down from 2020 when I completed 31. AudioBooks / Lectures on YouTube Charles Bukowski — Post Office Charles Bukowski — Hollywood Charles Bukowski — Ham on Rye Dan Peña — Your First 100 Million

Similar to 2017, 2018, and 2019, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on my effort to continue my education. Here are the titles I read / took notes on during 2020. This does not count the many of the presentations, webinars, and documentaries consumed as part of my daily work. My final count was 31, down from 2019 when I completed 42; however, I did also read 59 Kindle samples and I’ve skimmed or read in detail another 64 items off DriveThruRPG.

Similar to 2017 and 2018, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on my effort to continue my education. Here are the titles I read / took notes on during 2019. This does not count the many of the presentations, webinars, and documentaries consumed as part of my daily work, though I am counting the many lectures of Dr. Alan Watts and Terrence McKenna as at least two audiobooks.

Given the right set of genes, gene expression, diet, exercise, and willpower a human being is remarkably adaptable. You could, perhaps . . . Run a mile in 3:43.13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hicham_El_Guerrouj Do a standing high jump of 1.9 meters (6 feet 2 inches). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_high_jump Do a running high jump of 8 feet ½ inch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_jump Do a standing long jump of 3.71 metres (12 feet 2 inches). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_long_jump Do a running long jump of 8.

Towering sentinel aimed skyward, Sons of Apollo prepare to journey among the stars. We pay homage to the Gods, We have made our sacrifices. Our hearts are pure now, We come in Peace for all Mankind. Ignite the fire, And marvel at the wings we have grown. The destination is not so far, For the engine of our ambition. But return us safely home — we pray. We seek your favor still,

1 Claussen pickle slice — diced A handful of Ocean Spray Craisins 1 can of Bumblebee tuna packed in water 3 large forkfuls of Duke’s mayonnaise Smush all of the above together in a mixing bowl 1 (or 2) slices of Pepperidge Farms Whole Grain bread — toasted 1 (or 2) slices of Kraft single American cheese Serve with a glass of Horizon Organic Grassfed milk.

Last year I posted an article summarizing the number of books I consumed across various media. I set a goal to read one book a week in 2018. This did not happen for a variety of reasons including having the most profitable year of my career. I did manage to knock out 28 books (counting Han Solo at Stars’ End / Han Solo’s Revenge / Han Solo and the Lost Legacy as three books instead of one volume).

Appalacian Trail Hike / Gear Test Twenty-eight point four (28.4) pounds of gear is light compared to what I used to carry as an infantryman. For many years, I continued to use a medium Alice pack and Army surpluss / TA-50 gear as my go-to because that’s what I was familiar with. No more, I’ve finally embraced high-cost / low-weight gear as a health insurance plan to save my knees.

I’m enjoying my second bottle of Scapa 10 year old this evening (not all in one sitting). A straight up the middle drink without too much bite, very little peat, and a nice oak/vanilla-ey finish . . . at least to my untrained yank taste buds. I am having it on the rocks. $80/bottle so I take my time.