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Past Editions (Favorites Bolded):

Monday, June 1, 2015 - Momentum Dash | Borrowed Knowledge | Fight Club
**Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - Buttered Green Tea | David Letterman | The Age of Loneliness | Heroes
Monday, May 18, 2015 -Entrepreneurs | Hackers & Painters | Joseph Campbell
Monday, May 11, 2015 - Secrets of Productive People | Howard Hughes | Money, Blood & Revolution
Monday, May 4, 2015 - Buffett | Financial Analysis | Investing | Banned Books
Monday, April 27, 2015 - Dealing w/ Distractions | The Tao of Wu | Why Nerds Are Unpopular
Monday, April 20, 2015 - Sex at Dawn | Earn Your Freedom | Millionaires Who Don’t Feel Rich
Monday, April 13, 2015 - Morning Routine | The (mis)Behavior of Markets | Mandelbrot
Monday, April 6, 2015 - Lazy: A Manifesto | Bridgewater Principles | Einstein On Work
Monday, March 30, 2015 - European Monks | The Swerve | Selfishness | Ludic Fallacy | Cicero On Conversing Well
Monday, March 23, 2015 - Serendipity | Montaigne | Alex Honnold
Monday, March 16, 2015 - Hemingway | Heraclitus | The Black Swan | Ray Dalio | Emergence | Narrative Fallacy
First Edition: Monday, March 9, 2015
Original Charter

All of the books I have ever recommended as part of this newsletter:

Cascade Alpinism

I’ve done a few snowshoe trips this year (2015), that have reminded me how much I love getting up in the heavy snow of the Pacific Northwest.

Artist’s Point, Mt. Baker, WA

This is one of the most stunning hikes I have ever done. The Artist’s Point route gives you sweeping views of the North Cascades to your east, with Mt. Shuksan in the foreground, as well as Mt. Baker’s constant looming, behind you and to the west.

The hike is easy, and well marked. It is around five miles round trip to get to the point, with remarkable views the entire way. This is one of the most popular snowshoe routes in the state of Washington, and for good reason. It is one of my all-time favorites.

Snow Lake (Alpine Lakes Wilderness), Snoqualmie Pass

Snow Lake is another heavily trafficked route. The trailhead is at the Alpental Ski area, a mere 45 minutes from downtown Seattle, and it is an easy hike with exceptional views.

I did this hike with my friend Jon, who is an avid outdoorsman, designer, and photographer. He has posted some high resolution images over on his photo blog.

Here’s two of me: One and two.

Nicaragua - February 2014

II landed at the Managua International Airport late on a Tuesday, and was greeted up by my host, Chely, and his beautiful blonde South African girlfriend. We stayed the night in a local Managua hostel, and spent the evening drinking cerveza and getting to know each other. The next morning we shuttled across the country and down the interstate to the coastal surf town of San Juan del Sur. We picked up a German traveler, whom I became good friends with, along the way. I stayed on in San Juan del Sur for five days. I met some incredible people - tourists, expats and locals -played in the ocean, and drank a little too much. Welcome to Nicaragua!

My German friend, Christian, and I then checked out of the hostel, and went on to “la Isla de Ometepe.” Two volcanic islands in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, accessed only by an hour long (nauseating) ferry ride. Upon arrival, we met a taxi driver named Marvin who put us in touch with one of the top hotel on the island. Four days of adventure and relaxation. Waves lapping against the beach. riding mopeds across the islands. Lounging around in hammocks and reading books. Fresh fish, gallo pinto and stiff piña coladas. Paradise.

From here, my friend and I separated. He, back to the coast to surf, and I, on to the colonial city of Granada. There I stayed in a private bed and breakfast just off the Calle la Calzada for $32/night. I became friends with the doorman, a prominent man in the city, and a volunteer firefighter. He helped me with my Spanish, navigation skills, and provided a general sense of security which I appreciated. On the second day, I found a quant cigar factory with a poolside lounge. It seemed no one else knew about this place, and I spent several afternoons in solitude, smoking cigars, reading and drinking Flor de Cana rum. I also met a couple of Israeli honeymooners at the shop. They introduced me to some of their friends, and we did a day trip together, and spent the evenings drinking and dining out. It was fun to be part of their group.

Early on the following Saturday, it was time to head home. Nicaragua is a wonderful place. The people are warm and generous, the climate is just right, and there is an overwhelming number of adventures to be had. It is an undiscovered gem, and my only regret was that I had to give it up too soon.