11 June 2014

Happy Wednesday!

This morning brought with it the arrival of a very important deadline: when my Kindle library loan of George Bush’s Decision Points is set to expire. I had done my best over the last week to read as much as I could, but I only managed to get through 60% of the book. The literary crisis may come to an end quickly if I’m able to check the book out electronically for another session. I just hope the rest of the Missoula Public Library subscribers don’t feel led to read the book quite yet. 

My review of the piece so far: 7.5/8.1. The former president does a good job giving his side of his time in office. He teeters on the edge of providing too many details as to make the book boring, but so far he has found the right balance to keep the piece engaging and intriguing. I recommend it…but only after I’m able to check it out again and finish it.

Sarah and I ran the info booth today. Between the two of us, we have 17 days of experience. I think we held our own. The sun came out so the crowds followed suit. During the peak of the afternoon rush we were adding people to a 45-minute waitlist. Still not a truly busy day but getting close.

After work I went for a run/hike again. This time I went up to the top of Pemetic Mountain. It peaks at 1,248 feet. That may not sound like a lot, but the trail on the backside drops about 900 feet in a half mile. I had heard and read about some of the infamously steep trails here in Acadia. I guess I didn’t give credit where credit is due until today when I saw a “steep” trail for myself. (and this one didn’t even have a “ladder” rating…I’ll write more about those trails when I experience one someday soon). I certainly will include my reconnaissance on the Northwest Pemetic Trail next time a guest at work asks about it. I’ll tell them it’s a fun trail, but it lives up to its “strenuous” rating.

Our dorm kitchen chefs, Bill and Howard, cooked up a delicious dinner of pork chops, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Tasted awfully good after the run. 

Today's picture of the day is a shot of the beaver that I scared into the water as I was finishing up my run along the Jordan Pond path. Enjoy!