The Severed Cortex

Ah the wonders of modern pharmaceuticals. Like magic in convenient pill form. I wake up as we are descending into LAX. Once we land and disembark the plane, we start scanning the board for the flight to O'Hare. We had only a one hour layover. We fig… more »

OK, this was my idea and apparently I'm a glutton for punishment. Technically we have the whole day on Maui because our flight doesn't leave until 9:30 pm. We could have lounged around all day. Instead, we agreed to pay money to get up at 2:00 am and… more »

It's another day in paradise especially now that the sunburn is less painful. Today's adventure is going to be the Piiholo Ranch zip lines. Ever since I saw the zip line thing online I totally wanted to do it. Nancy thought it was kind of silly, but i… more »

The Road to Hana is billed as the most scenic drive in America. It is also billed as the curviest road in America too. I wasn't really sure what to expect on this day. Yesterday, south of Kula, we encountered some winding road. I thought Hana would b… more »

Friggin' sunburn. Hurts like a son of a bitch. At least I slept OK. Nancy would prefer that there be more beach time but there is no way I can cut it in the sun any more. With my luck I'd get seriously sunburned, admitted to the hospital, and my wife… more »

I want to learn how to snorkel. I'm guessing it's a simple enough concept. Make top of curvy tube stay in air. Breathe through other end of curvy tube. Look through glass in mask. But, in case it is more than just that we sign up for the (almost) fr… more »

I shouldn't really refer to this as Day One in Hawaii because most of this day was spent on a plane. I thought I would have the brilliant idea of staying up really, really late the night before, catch a few hours sleep on the plane, then be ready to att… more »

So this is the SOB that's ruined curbside check in for me. I've wondered for three solid years and now I know. Let me tell you sir, you have made traveling by air extremely difficult for me and for that I believe you owe me an apology. I'm not buying… more »