Zero stars. I've been living in fear of this moment.

(★★★★★) A sweet reward for extra miles on the trail.

(★★★★) A do-over is in order.

(★★★★★) So few photos; so many carbs.

(★★★★★) My own "Travelers' Rest."

Zero Stars. As miserable as I feared.

(★★★) Could have been worse!

Zero stars. The only good thing is that it's over.

A sampling of Mom's work.

(★★★★★) Goodbye, Mom.

(★★★★★) I am happy to be here.

(★★★★★) I keep forgetting to take photos.

Zero stars. Plunged into darkness again.

Zero stars. Please let's not do that again.

(★★★★★) One day and one cake are simply not enough.

(★★★★★) The Cabibbos gave me a lovely and heart-warming birthday weekend.

(★★★★★) Tahoe for my birthmonth again!

(★★★★★) I did my best to savor every minute.

(★★★★★) Reflecting on 2025, a full year of (mostly) good things.

(★★★★★) Remembering a lifetime of Thanksgivings.