Life & Personal

Train travel from Seattle to Vancouver beats flying - spectacular ocean views, space to move, and no driving stress.

Weight loss despite travel and infrequent gym sessions, a family reunion in Denver, and upgrading from a three-year-old camera.

Clearing out the guest room for a driveway sale - what doesn't sell goes to trash, donation, or eBay.

William Gibson's Spook Country explores cutting-edge technologies and businesses hiding in plain sight.

Premium products like Apple laptops and Aeron chairs deliver quality service that justifies their cost.

Back at the gym after three weeks off - sore abs, accomplished work, and a productive weekend ahead.

Skip three weeks of training and your body pays the price. One brutal session later, redemption begins.

Back in Seattle with wife away - solo time means home maintenance, work projects, and old TV marathons.

Columbus has quirky video stores - this one's location made shopping for 90-degree heat rather intense.

Columbus apartment lacks shampoo but drowning in conditioner; a mile walk to groceries in 90-degree heat.

New laptop setup requires patience, but the payoff of a personalized productive environment is worth the long night ahead.

Decluttering the house reveals just how much unused stuff accumulates - soon-to-be garage sale treasures destined for new homes.

Going away party fun gives way to a mediocre Fantastic Four movie - proof that home entertainment trumps the cinema experience.

A horrifying multi-car pileup on I-405 underscores life's fragility just before celebrating workplace goodbyes on Friday.

Fresh camera roll captures a tree house moment that steals the show; creative pursuits deserve more frequent attention.

Installing a wall shelf at midnight becomes a comedy of errors, but an organized workspace makes those upside-down struggles worthwhile.

Salmon dinner and a major book purge transform cluttered shelves into curated spaces - proof that less stuff equals more peace.

Dreams of iguana swimming matches real-world obsession with Bejewled 2 - win or lose, the gaming passion runs deep.

Fresh start for Digital Sanctuary with a redesigned site and commitment to regular posting.