This picture says it all. I am so grateful for the time I get to spend with my kids, my daughter, Nicole in particular. This is her at the start of this year’s Junior Iditarod and I am probably the most proud that I have ever been. This photo shows 14 years of working together on the trails, with the teams and the thousands upon thousands of hours training. This Junior Iditarod is her last race before she heads off to school at UAA next fall.

These Were the Songs That Defined Metallica’s M72 World Tour
After 99 concerts across three years, Metallica’s M72 World Tour has come to an end. Here’s a breakdown of the songs that became live staples, the deep cuts that appeared only once, and what the setlists reveal about one of the greatest touring bands in rock history.





