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I just watched this documentary about life at the New York Times. It’s a fascinating look inside the paper as it confronts the transforming media industry. Definitely worth watching.

First NHL Game

NHL Caps vs Mapleleafs

The Caps vs Mapleleafs – here in a faceoff in the second period.

I took in my first NHL game yesterday – the Washington Capitals vs. the Toronto Mapleleafs at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Growing up in Florida, hockey has never been a big part of my sports life.

The game served as a mini-reunion for myself and a few buddies from grad school. I had a blast watching Dennis Wideman of The Capitals almost get a hat trick.

My thoughts on hockey? I think I found a new sport I can enjoy! I loved the pace, physicality and traditions of it. I think I just may turn into a Caps fan…

Vacation 2011: The Rest of It

A few photos from the rest of our vacation in Amish Country, near Marietta, Pennsylvania.

B.F. Hiestand House Bed and Breakfast Scene

The front of the B.F. Hiestand House Bed and Breakfast.

Charlie on Vacation

Charlie on vacation, enjoying the room at the bed and breakfast.

Nissley Vineyards and Winery Scene

A view at the Nissley Vineyards and Winery.

I slacked on posting this update… I’m a week late. Now, I’m indulging in the vacation that was, after a week back at work.

We wrapped up vacation with a day of lounging, and a visit to another winery – Nissley Vineyards. More beautiful scenery there. Next stop, Florida for Christmas.

Vacation 2011 Day One and Two

A few photos from around Amish country and central Pennsylvania.

Moon Dancer Winery View Vacation 2011

A view from the chateau of the Moon Dancer Winery.

Dave and Charlie on Vacation 2011

Dave and Charlie relax at the bed and breakfast in between activities.

Dave and Bill Vacation 2011

Dave with Bill, the Amish horse who carted us around for a 30-minute tour of an Amish farm.

So far, we’ve loved the getaway to Pennsylvania. We enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at a nice restaurant at an inn Thursday along the Susquehanna River in historic Marietta, Pa., then spent day two checking out a few wineries and a brewery. Today, we traveled to Amish country, and decided to take in the traditional horse and buggy ride.

Good times! And more to come.