Archive For July, 2010
I should start off by saying I don’t know much about the Tea Party other than what I see on the news, but I understand “Tea” is an acronym for Taxed Enough Already. One way to lower taxes (or at least help prevent them from being raised) is to allow gay marriages. For Prop. 8, [...]
Here’s a head-scratcher that seems to defy rational behavior. Obesity is a primary cause of costly and potentially deadly medical issues including heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and more. A lack of health insurance can cause people to postpone treatment and routine examinations, leading to further problems, and possibly premature [...]
After leaving Yellowstone, we drove south through the Grand Teton National Park. I wished we had more time to explore, but we had a flight to catch. Early explorers named the mountains the Tetons after the French word for “breasts.” Not sure I see the resemblance (they’re kind of jagged…), but I guess after years [...]
We definitely did the quick 2-day tourist version of Yellowstone, which I readily acknowledge barely scratches the surface of the 3472 square mile park. But we were able to see the required first-timer highlights and have a good time. Wildlife – We saw a couple bears from a distance, some deer/elk?, some chipmunks, and tons [...]
After the wedding, we made our way toward Yellowstone via the Beartooth Highway. This stretch of road has been called the “most beautiful drive in America,” and is only open a few months out of the year because of snow and other extreme weather conditions. It reaches nearly 11,000 feet in elevation at the summit! [...]
The main event was huge, with over 200 people in attendance. Even more impressive given the remote location. Friends came from every corner of the country, and some from as far away as Germany and Australia! It was awesome to be a part of the celebration and share in the special day. Andrea and Charlie [...]
