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Delayed flight hole from Denver. Watching USA vs CAN hockey from the New Belgium bar. 3 fights in the first 9 seconds of the game, lol. I love this.
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The Canadian stereotypes are real. Hockey hair, mustaches, and friendly with “buddy, guys, and eh?” actually being the most popular words. I always expected this to be exaggerated, but it’s very real. At least in Alberta.
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Over the past few days in Canada I’ve met some fantastic young folks with a glow that I’ve not seen in a long time. It gave me a hope for the future that my home in the United States does not.
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That was a fun blowout to watch. Not only by the Eagles, but by Kendrick as well.
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  • Had to pull off for one last mountain photo on the way outta town
  • A barrel aged Negroni at Post Hotel
  • A hot toddy before bed in the Post Hotel lounge
  • "Oh come on"

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January Reset. No Gluten. No Alcohol.

I've been dealing with some minor, intermittent skin issues for years. It's been treatable, but last year the eczema came hard, spread further and was a little gnarlier... so I started seeing a dermatologist and allergist. They tested for chemical allergies, environmental allergies, had me change everything that I put on my skin or clothes and none of it helped. I suspected a food allergy or something, but the allergist disagreed, and wanted me to come in weekly to get shots. Yeah right.

Despite everything else they suggested, things got worse toward the end of the year... peak gluttony season.

In December, we did an "advent calendar of beer" from Confluence, so I was having at least half of a craft beer every day for nearly a month - probably my longest consecutive drinking stint ever, haha

Combined with all the heavy food and parties, I sorta ... read more

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