Category Archives: Adventures

HCS (IV, 1): The Dark West

“There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, that path is for your steps alone” -Jerry Garcia                 … Continue reading

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HCS: Part IV, Cover Page

Part IV November 15th, 2006 — December 27th, 2006  I am no prophet—and here’s no great matter; I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, And in … Continue reading

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HCS (III, 8): Seven Stories About The Fall of 2006

“Trouble, feels like every time I get back on my feet she come around and knock me down again.” -Ray LaMontagne Story 1: Niko Leaves Niko and the Boss were out very, very suddenly, and without fanfare or celebration. I … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Of Seedy Motels, a Petri Dish and Singing Lesbians

Sunday morning was not a dress rehearsal.  We were on the highway by 7:16am, zooming towards Charlotte through the mountains of West Virginia.   Our first stop, of course, was the New River Valley Gorge, also known as the “Grand Canyon … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Country Roads and the Quest for 50

As some of you know, it’s long been a goal of mine to party in all 50 states.  The New York lawyer lifestyle has slowed my pursuit a bit, but this Saturday I’ll be cruising into Morgantown, West Virginia to … Continue reading

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HCS (III, 7): The Hot August In John Henry Beck Park

“Talkin’ bout a dream, try to make it real, you wake up in the night and the fear is so real.” -Bruce Springsteen There was a problem with the skid steer, John told me. What was the problem? Well, we … Continue reading

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Great American Crossroads Party

After some delay, here are some photos from my 30th birthday at Trash Bar in Williamsburg. The night was a celebration of music and partying.  Dylan Chandler Hume opened the show with a solo performance, followed by some grunge rock … Continue reading

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Janos reaches Mars

The internet was all abuzz this morning when the rover, Curiosity, touched down on Mars.  Curiosity carries a microchip holding the names of many humans hoping to be the first to reach the red planet, including yours truly!  Check out … Continue reading

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HCS (III, 6): How To Chain Yourself To A Door, How To Wear Tyvek, and Other July Tutorials

“Until you say you don’t know, you won’t know until you begin.” -Van Halen The conference wasn’t a conference per se. When you think of a conference, what do you think? You probably think of some convention center next to … Continue reading

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HCS (III, 5): Welcome To Atlanta

“I pull up in the black Lotus, your plaques are bogus, so I stripped them off the wall waiting for my cue to corner pocket eight balls.” -Ludacris  My life was already defined by Hope VI in mid-June, but once … Continue reading

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