Living in the South Bay, I have heard many people talk about “doing” Mission Peak. When I heard one conversation talking about PR’s to the top, I knew I had to take the challenge. Continue reading Mission Peak, December 2010
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Hiking in a Post-Industrial Wilderness, October 2009
I hiked the historic Quicksilver Trail in Almaden Quicksilver Park in San Jose in October 2009 . Boy Scout Troop 466 compiled the historical information about this hike as an Eagle project. The trail takes you past the ruins of the first economic boom of San Jose – the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine.
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40 Tips for Proper English
40 Tips for Proper English
1. Avoid alliteration. Always.
2. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.
4. Employ the vernacular.
5. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc.
6. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary. Continue reading 40 Tips for Proper English