Monthly Archives: June 2009

MJ: Random thoughts

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

Some random thoughts on Michael Jackson’s death: Whatever else can be said about him, he was a great musician and entertainer, and I am sad not to see what other works he would have created. All the obsession with staying … Continue reading →

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Aerial Seattle

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

One of our wedding presents was a gift certificate for a Kenmore Air flightseeing tour. Today was gorgeous, so we finally booked it and went. Knox decided to put his treasured Lensbaby on the camera. I usually find it gimmicky, … Continue reading →

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Pedaling up St. Helens

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

View Tour de Blast in a larger map Yesterday, I completed the Tour de Blast ride, going from the town of Toutle up Mt. St. Helens to the Johnston Ridge Obervatory, which has an amazing view of the blast zone … Continue reading →

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Flying Wheels Century 2009

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

View Larger Map I just got back from biking my first century, the Flying Wheels, which is a preparation for the 2009 STP we’ll ride later this summer. The STP can be done either in a day or two; we’ll … Continue reading →

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Zebras and Ulcers

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

I just finished reading Robert Sapolsky’s Why Zebra’s Don’t Get Ulcers. It is a witty, well-written book that delves into the intricacies of the stress response, both physiologically and psychologically. It is densely packed with information; only the last chapter … Continue reading →

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