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Opinion | John Dingell: My last words for America

Much as I have found Twitter to be a useful means of expression, some occasions merit more than 280 characters.

I haven’t followed the career of Dingell, but it’s nice to see some good words from a politician who has seen the shift of US politics to the non-sensical, and who appreciates the times when the politics were focused on making the country better, not making the party win. 

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This blog still exists!

It’s been almost three years since the previous post.

Some highlights - 

Got married

Bought a home

Lots of ultras, including my first hundo!

Jobs

Bought a truck

Just got a puppy

Lots of snow fun, and I just got a new set of skis to adventure on this season.

Domestication is only on paper if you’re staying wild in all that you do. 

It’s the tail end of a long pineapple express outside - the wind is howling, the rain is on-again-off-again, and it’s getting dark before 4:30pm. Classic pacific northwest character-building. 

Loowit, our new pup, is on day 1.5 of being out here with us, and currently is pretty angry at me for making her go outside in the weather. Classic pacific northwest character-building. 

I’m going to hit the trails tomorrow morning, probably before it’s light out. The mud will suck on the souls of my shoes, my quads will ask if there’s any route that doesn’t include a 1000′+ climb and my calves will grin and answer “nope!” Classic pacific northwest character-building. 

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In exactly two weeks, on our 6 year anniversary, I get to marry my best friend, fellow mountaingoater, adventure partner, shred buddy, running pal, fun accomplice, and overall life-sidekick. The words "lucky", "thankful", and "excited" don't even come close. Can't wait!

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Weather for the ride home today did not suck. #seattle #summer #bikecommuting

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Better late than never! A photo of @kaytlyn1579 and I from this past Sunday on our way home from San Juan Island. Another 26.2 in the books for both of us. The course was new, and intense. Over 2000ft elevation gain, plus the last 4 miles were uphill-ish. Ran the first 19 miles or so at a great pace but got crushed by the second half. This is a run that doesn't have the aid nor spectators of other bigger marathons, and because of that it's mentally that much tougher. However, that difficulty, the physical challenge, and solitude and beauty of the course make it one of my favorite races in the US. Stoked on finishing and can't wait until next year to do it all over again. #marathon #running #sjimatathon

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Not a bad spot for a rest and fuel on our trail run yesterday. We did an awesome out and back along the East Bank trail on Ross Lake from hwy 20 to devils junction. Perfect weather and almost no one on the trail made for one of the best runs I've ever had. #trailrunning #marathontraining #longrun #mountaingoating

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After posting that last photo of the enchantments, @kaytlyn1579 and I decided that seeing them from a plane wasn't enough. A weekend of trail running and bouldering hit the spot. This is Dragontail Peak towering over Colchuck Lake. The trail was totally melted out and made for an awesome run that we linked up with Stuart Lake. #enchantments #mountains #trailrunning #leavenworth #mountaingoating

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The Enchantments at 37,000 feet. High alpine lakes, sheer granite walls, golden larches, mountain goats, serenity, isolation, and some of the most beautiful and demanding terrain in Washington State. Still covered in snow, but May and June's heat and rain should melt things out before we know it. #enchantments #mountains #flying #mountaingoating

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Multi-tasking: going home, training, enjoying the good weather outside, and having a beer with the lady. A 15 mile run from work in Bellevue back home to Seattle with a beer stop at mile 14 with @kaytlyn1579. Not a bad way to kick off the work week! #running #beer #marathontraining #commute

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How to fit four split boarders, a tele skier, and all their gear into one car for a weekend. Headed to #rainier for some crevasse rescue practice in crappy weather. #splitboarding #junkinthetrunk

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What happens when you go on vacation at my office.

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Hard not to love this city on days like this. #seattle #summerweather

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Another one from this weekend. The first four miles of our trail run had us gaining about 2000 feet. Stopping to grab a photo of icicle canyon was a great excuse to take a water break and momentarily let the burn in my legs subside. #trailrunning #mountaingoating #leavenworth

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@kaytlyn1579 leading up a fun, slabby route this weekend in #leavenworth. #mountaingoating

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Closed out a great weekend with a great show.