My girlfriends have asked me to explain a little bit more about the Amazon Affiliate stuff. What is it? How does it work? What do we get? How does it impact their Amazon experience (read: does stuff cost more)? Too easy....

Scott and I love the thrill of looking for that unexpected grab-you-by-the-ass wonder.  There's no cool kid way of describing how it feels when your soul gets tickled.  That's why we travel.  Often places will do that to people and...

In less than 24 hours I am going to be promoted to Captain of the Chief for one month.  This is a fairly big promotion.  I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm a little nervous. Normally I'm the Navigator....