Marco, Rickey and Christina at the finish Now, I’m not in a good position to talk about any rivalry. I mean – I’ve really only spent time here at Pole, […]

I have a confession to make. Folks here who’ve been paying attention down here could probably figure it out, but it’s not the kind of thing you ask someone. Yes, […]

Reflection in the metal globe on the Ceremonial Pole Realizing that it’s been a while since I’ve written. Not that nothing has been happening, just that nothing has risen above […]

Yeah, that’s what they call it. Once Monday rolls around after the New Years weekend, everyone’s looking out across that featureless expanse of time to that point in February when […]

[Note to young readers: somewhat adult themes below. Try not to embarrass your parents, okay?] Okay, feeling better. The arm, but mostly my psyche. It’s impressive how much a little […]

Sigh. It’s not a bad one, but my arm’s going to be in a sling for a few days, and I’ve generated a ton of paperwork. Appears at the moment […]

Gummi and Gisli Wandered out to Tourist Camp last night after dinner with Kyle. There are many different kinds of “tourists” down here, but those who stay overnight camp out […]

Devon’s father is fond of saying that, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing the hard way. His words came back to me as I was sitting in the drifts […]

When you’re issued Big Red, it comes with your name on a white plastic laminated strip Velcro’ed to the left breast pocket. From the first time I saw it, I […]