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charlesjromeoMar 2, 202310 min readRequiem for a Ski Buddy: My last ski with RuneIt had been snowing regularly for days. The base at Bridger Bowl was in good shape, 12” more had fallen overnight and it kept snowing...
charlesjromeoMar 1, 202323 min readAdventures with Kev: The ski trip to Vermont February 1976: We were at Kev’s parent’s house for the evening. Just the usual group of guys, hanging out, playing pool, having a few...
charlesjromeoFeb 23, 20235 min readAll Sucked Up: A Robot Vacuum Revolution--coauthored by Joshua MadaraszRoberta and Mark live in beautiful Cleanville at the edge of the sea. Today they excitedly open a box containing their new robot vacuum....