What you eat for breakfast can really make a difference, especially when you are going on a strenuous hike to Utah’s best-known attraction.
Category: Off Topic
Off Topic: Roadtripping to the Four Corners Region
A long-awaited roadtrip last summer took me to the southwest. I was prepared to find the region packed with other people hitting the road after pandemic lockdowns, but still managed to find many moments of solitude.
Off Topic: Thanks For Your Support!
I truly appreciate the many longtime readers here on NorthPine. Thanks to all who have reached out with support regarding my recent career decision!
Off Topic: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
Sometimes the time for change isn’t obvious. For me, deciding to leave my longtime role was a complicated decision. But staying in a job just to collect a paycheck would not be fair to my colleagues or to my employer.
Commentary: Begging the CSR to Let Me Cancel Already
I’d held onto a TV service because of the cool feeds from LA and New York. The dread of cancelling came not from the loss of service but from the long phone call I’d have to make.
Surprise Aircheck Gift from Grandma Found Decades Later
A forgotten cassette contained a surprise: a recording recounting the challenging early years of a northwestern Wisconsin public radio station.
Tropo and E-skip Bring Distant FM Signals All Summer Long
This is the time of year when distant signals start to fill up the FM dial. Most of these distant signals are brought in by troposphere-enhanced reception, but some are caused by E-skip. What’s the difference?
Living History: Long-Distance Signals from ‘Golden Age of Radio’ Still On Air
The longer nights of fall and winter bring more opportunity to listen for the old signals that once carried Jack Benny and Dragnet.
Why Canadian TV is Fascinating
The influence of American programming is the dominant force in Canada, with U.S. shows filling prime time and affiliates from south of the border imported on cable.
After 20 Years, A New look
This year marks the 20th anniversary of NorthPine.com, and it’s time for a new look.