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A Climbing Trip: Red Rocks and No Job

My first climbing trip to Black Corridor in Red Rocks National Park — It was warm for January in Las Vegas. Going into this trip, it had been six months since I quit my job. I decided I wanted to spend more time doing what I loved, which was climbing. Would I regret the decision? It felt right to take time off to…

Climbing

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A Climbing Trip: Red Rocks and No Job
A Climbing Trip: Red Rocks and No Job
Climbing

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Oct 3, 2022

Grande Grotta

An essay about Dad — From the road, Grande Grotta was impressive. I imagined a giant carving out a chunk of the mountain, leaving behind a cavity where stalagmites formed over the centuries. Climbers called it a cave but it looked more like a mouth. It was early in the morning and the air was…

Family

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Grande Grotta
Grande Grotta
Family

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Sep 14, 2022

Bills and Yellowstone

A microstory about nothing — “Hey everyone! I’ll be visiting next week for my cousin’s wedding and am free that Friday to hang out — can anyone host at their place?” Most double-tapped the message and a heart would appear under it. No one responded for two days. “I can come help set up too” …

Short Story

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Bills and Yellowstone
Bills and Yellowstone
Short Story

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Sep 13, 2022

A Day at the Zoo

A short story about you, me, and us — They walked into the Leaping Lemur Cafe to get some drinks. The space was rounded and had a vaulted ceiling that tapered off to a triangular point. There was something about the cafe and he felt good there. The music played loud and clear. …

Short Story

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A Day at the Zoo
A Day at the Zoo
Short Story

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Sep 8, 2022

Kalymnos: A Climbing Trip Part 1

The first couple weeks of my trip to Kalymnos — Eight months after quitting my job, I booked a climbing trip to Greece. I’d met Charles online and he had been to Kalymnos twice already and was well acquainted with the island. Charles posted in a climbing group on Facebook and invited others to join him. …

Climbing

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Kalymnos: A Climbing Trip Part 1
Kalymnos: A Climbing Trip Part 1
Climbing

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Sep 6, 2022

Three Hundred Bucks

A short story about the people you look up to — I didn’t sleep much the night before meeting with John. It was odd because I had a full day and thought I’d be tired. I climbed in the morning and had a good session. It was one of the better sessions I’d had in a while. I should have been…

Short Story

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Three Hundred Bucks
Three Hundred Bucks
Short Story

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Aug 30, 2022

Reflections on Pandemic Dates

Dating during the pandemic — It’s the middle of the pandemic and I’m lying in a bed that was too firm and uncomfortable. She straddled me as I lay on the firm bed. I didn’t feel anything and looking back, it would not have worked out. She wanted sex without love and I could only…

Dating

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Reflections on Pandemic Dates
Reflections on Pandemic Dates
Dating

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Aug 26, 2022

Journal Entry: Indian Rock

Good times don’t last — We stood on top of Indian Rock and looked out at the Bay, lit up and sparkling. I was surprised I had never been up here before at night. Mike said, “There’s something nice about the permanence of it, you know?” He was talking about the boulders at Indian Rock…

Journaling

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Journal Entry: Indian Rock
Journal Entry: Indian Rock
Journaling

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Aug 22, 2022

Barefoot and Bulletproof

My climbing journey — Berkeley Ironworks is one of the smaller climbing gyms but it’s cozy. If you had a regular schedule, you’d start seeing the same people. If you were friendly, you could make friends. The desk staff greets people as they walk in and sometimes they remembered your name. It’s a bit…

Climbing

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Bulletproof
Bulletproof
Climbing

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Aug 19, 2022

Chateau Lacroix

A short story about the beach — The old man and his grandchildren went to the beach. There were no clouds and it would have normally been too bright but today the sun was welcoming. The old man set a blanket down near the large boulder. He was glad there were no climbers today. …

Childhood

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Chateau Lacroix
Chateau Lacroix
Childhood

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