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The end-of-the-semester-head-clearing hike
As the semester grinds down, I catch myself looking intently at any stand of trees I encounter. For 16 weeks, I’ve allowed my urge to hike, bike or kayak be suppressed by teaching duties. It’s bullshit, really. I could easily … Continue reading
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Tagged Athens, Athens Trail, Gravity's Rainbow, hiking, Rockhouse Trail, Sells Park, Stroud's Run
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Bike ride to Nelsonville
I took advantage of a gorgeous morning to ride up to Nelsonville and back on the Adena Hockhocking Bike Trail. This is a quick video of one of my favorite sections. The ride takes you along the Hocking River, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adena Hockhocking Bike Path, Athens, Bike, Cycling, Nelsonville
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Athens, Ohio: A love story
You’re not gonna get to Uber in Athens … A First World problem, to be sure. But losing our favorite urban car service is one of the numerous concerns my wife, Lara, and I have as we discuss our impending move … Continue reading
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Tagged Athens, Ohio University, Passion Works Studio\
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My next gig: teaching at Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be the Scripps Howard Visiting Professional at Ohio University for the upcoming academic year. Some of the proudest moments of my journalism career came under the Scripps banner. Spending a year at OU teaching … Continue reading