Never put anything on the internet that you don't want to be held responsible for a year later

"I see from your diet you haven't taken to heart my opinions and facts about foods with high glycemic index such as high fructose corn syrup, refined wheat products, potatoes and white rice. Perhaps I should send you a copy of "Good Calorie, Bad Calorie" and a copy of the dvd of Food, Inc. when it is available."

--Dad, July 28, 2009

From the archives

Mom and Dad brought over the summer/fall 1983 album with my baby photos. A few weeks after my birth, my Dad and sister were already so fed up with my whining and crying that they decided to escape into the wilderness. They brought back this Jem, er, gem, of a photo.

Check the size of that pack! I wonder if Dad carried any of the gear, or if he just dumped it all on his offspring?

Welcome, Baby!

Our new favorite subject has been covered more extensively on Facebook and e-mails, but this seems like an appropriate platform to at least announce the arrival of our new baby. She is not a boy, despite ancient oriental wisdom.

Congratulations to Mom, and thanks to the grandparents for hanging out and helping out.