I brake for breaks

As you know, every Wednesday in this very spot, a mid-week respite — the world famous Hump Day Hiatus — is offered for your enjoyment and refreshment. Sometimes they’re restful and soothing; other times they’re energizing and exhilarating, drenched in adrenaline. They can be mindless or deeply thought-provoking. Where does this one fit in? Among the most visually stunning ever …

Pipe Dreams

That’s the title of this week’s celebrated Hump Day Hiatus. I saw a teaser for this on last night’s CBS Evening News and I thought my intended post for today was blown. But they showed maybe 10 seconds of this beautiful and adrenalinized piece of splendid cinematography. So please, enjoy it in all of its uncut splendor, compliments of the …

5-Hour Energy (minus about 4 hours and 55 minutes)

Hey, who wants to get sued, right? But in the interests of continuing to celebrate summer and encouraging every person we can possibly reach to be more physically active, we offer this week’s Hump Day Hiatus. There’s plenty of stuff you’re about to see that you shouldn’t try at home – surfing and mountain climbing, for instance – and other …