Adventures in Onionism

I built a bed for the back of the truck and went to Nevada. It was fun, but very cold. I would prefer a cabin so I could drive less and also get work done. Tonopah. Not much. Spencer's Hot Springs outside Austin, NV. Recommended. Virginia City. Cute.

Another update: I was selected for neither Western States nor Hardrock. I am on the waitlist for Barkley. Spot #28, which is almost exactly on the bubble. I do not know what to think of that. The orienteering events are probably decent training, but I'm out of shape right now. Pull out and plan on next year, or train like crazy and hope the list turns over quickly? I don't really want to wait until the last minute and then pay for an expensive flight if things turn out well. February 7: Orienteering in Sunol Regional Wilderness February 27: Orienteering at Cal March 18-20: Orienteering in Morgan Territory April 1, Barkley Marathons (waitlist bubble!) April 23, Zane Grey 50 (signed up) June 4 or 18: Bone Tempest (Mt. Tam) July 9, Capitol Reef 50/100 (100 held only if sufficient interest) OR: Skyline Mountain 50 near Ogden, UT August 6, Angeles Crest 100 (signed up) August 20, Waldo 100K (lottery Feb 15-24) September 17, Plain 100 September 24-25, Mogollon Mo...

My team's prizes for open/reproducible social science got written up in New York magazine and The Atlantic , and we presented the awards today at our annual meeting . And I'm seeing John Prine tomorrow night with friends, so life is pretty good.

Impractical Vegducken Vegducken Alameda Wine Alameda Beer Alameda Night Craneway Pavillion The tinfoil is the most important part Linear Accelerator The original LBL accelerator Pt. Richmond is cute. Who knew? Tall friend, large boat Red Oak Victory Funeral Warehouse? Port of Oakland West Oakland Fun flat 50-mile ride with BH.

Probably more for my own benefit than yours, I'm updating my draft 2016 schedule: April 1, Barkley Marathons (application, lottery Dec 25) April 9, Lake Sonoma 50 (lottery Dec 1-10) April 23, Zane Grey 50 (signed up) June 25-26, Western States (lottery, entered) July 9, Capitol Reef 50/100 (100 held only if sufficient interest) July 15-16, Hardrock 100 (lottery, entered) August 6, Angeles Crest 100 (signed up) August 20, Waldo 100K (lottery Feb 15-24) September 17, Plain 100 September 24-25, Mogollon Monster October 15, Euchre Bar Massacre Maybe also: BAOC Orienteering Events March 19, 4MPH Challenge May 14, MeOw Marathons Bone Tempest I got into Zane Grey and put in for Western States. Maybe because I've been traveling to dreary London for work and not running, I'm not looking forward to many races, but there's time for that to change. This new 50K in Mendocino sounds really nice, but conflicts with Zane Grey. US Skyrunning lists a Taho...

I went from London to Miami to present some food stamps research at a public policy conference. Gf drove down, and we stayed in Wynwood, a very cool industrial/art neighborhood. I would have liked to see Little Havana as well, but Wynwood had more than enough to entertain us. We AirBnB'd a cool studio, but the bedroom shared a wall with a heavy metal show that went till 1AM, so they're not getting a five-star review. Mural in progress Bored with all the incredible street art Zebra Corner Scribbly Corner Colorful Corner Boyband Auditions The food was disappointing, but the bathroom door made up for it Exactly how I feel Three of my favorite things Admiring the walls Female Scientists Downtown after the conference I'd be interested to learn more about Miami's urban planning. How does a neighborhood like Wynwood, where practically every surface is co...