Oct 20-21

Boring title, I know. But, there are things that are completely unrelated that need, NEED to be discussed that are on both. So, I went for safe and boring.

Oct 20: a run brought to you by aspen-glow

Yesterday, I went on an exploratory run. I started from the Big Meadow trailhead and headed south on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Instead of continuing toward Round Lake, at the meadow, I veered off to the left and headed toward Scott's Lake. What a beautiful trail! Nice runnable grade, beautiful trees and views. The only disturbance in the morning was the sound of my stentorian breathing. 

The lake itself isn't much of a lake any more after a few years of drought; the level has dropped dramatically from its past height, but hoofing around in the dried and cracked mud bottom was kind of fun. Also, at this time of the year, I had the place to myself, which is always a bonus.

After looping the lake, I saw a double track leading off and up. Being the curious sort, I followed it to where it dead-ended. I'm glad I did. The point provided spectacular views of Hope Valley. Some photos below, and the full set available here.

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Oct 21: My Dad and Nachos

Happy birthday Dad. Today would have been your 81st birthday, had cancer not screwed things up back in March. I think of you every day, and you are still the guide against which I measure myself as my kids' father. "What would Dad have done?" is always the first thing I think of when presented with a parenting problem.

The 21st is also International Nacho Day. Whaddya know?