Category Archives: Optimism

Share: Building Hoover Bypass Bridge video

Posted on February 1, 2013 by David Mirman

This video is now a couple of years old, but I still think of it so it must have made an impression.  Stunning photography of the construction of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, with music from Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev. … Continue reading →

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Two Quarterbacks, Fifty-one Dragons, and One Kind of Magic

Posted on January 16, 2012 by David Mirman

One of my favorite short stories of all time is “The 51st Dragon” by Heywood Broun. If you are not familiar with the story, you may want to read it before reading the rest of today’s blog. It is at … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Great Ride?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by David Mirman

In high school I went on a bicycling/camping trip.  We would ride during the day, carrying our tents and cooking gear in packs on our bikes, and camp at night.   We had good weather at the start of the trip … Continue reading →

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