Ok, here is my new resolution: I am going to try to post an update every Saturday morning with a bunch of links that may or may not interest you from my week. I will be stealing some of these from another blog that I read called Dubious Quality and maybe some others.

Brooke and I just finished a Saturday run, which we are trying to make a weekly date while Jane watches the kiddos. It was incredibly beautiful and has allowed us to discover some fantastic trail networks near our house. Here is a picture of today's route:

Brooke did really well seeing as the first 3 miles are pretty much all a constant 5-10% grade up. Meagan is coming down next week and on April 11th we are running a half-trail marathon up north of S.F. I don't think I am ready but I can recover afterward:-) I picked up the same Forerunner as Mom and Dad and I love now having my heart rate available.

Last night Brooke and I went on a date down on Cannery Row. We went to the IMAX U23d. If you have not seeen this, you owe it to yourself. The concert is so well done, the fact that it was 3d was forgotten 30 minutes into the film.

At work, there is not much to do so I have been spending time working on prepping for this summer's barrage of Calculus, Programming, and Discrete Mathematics. (these are just the refresher courses, but since nothing is in my head left to refresh concerning these things, I have quite the uphill climb). The MOVES curriculum I am in will be painful but worth it.

Has anyone seen the trailer for "Where the Wild Things Are?" It looks amazing.

I am reading "The Graveyard Book" to the kids at bedtime. Very good read that has the kids on the edge of their seats. Sadie was even in tears the other night!

A guy I work with at NPS takes some amazing pictures in the Monterey area (check out the land and seascapes folder in his Portfolio) and there is also this link to another series of cool high-speed photos (courtesy of Dubious Quality).

Also from DQ, a poignant look at the recession in images.

I have been spending unecessary amounts of small chunks of change on some incredible deals on PC games from Steam...if anyone has a PC anymore in the Stinchfield family other than me. I say unecessary because I rarely have the time anymore. This weekend's deal is a steal; 4 great games that run on low level PCs for 10 bucks.

I have been spending any available playing time (<3 href="http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/home">Dawn of War II

Anybody on XBOXLive, if you get Resident Evil 5, I will complete the campaign with you.

For the iPhone, I highly recommend 3 apps: Kindle, FlightControl, and Zen Bound.

Courtesy of DQ, here is what Mom and Dad can plan next with their kayaks. Don't miss the video at the bottom of that page.

I realized this week that I missed a great opportunity. Did not even know he was here.

I have seen this car way too many times this week. It causes me pain. If only. What a machine. Much meaner looking in person. I will take donations anytime:-)

Well I better get on with the day. Still need to shower. Thanks for all the blogs. Like everyone, even if I do not comment I always read your blogs several times each.

Mike