Disorderly conduct is a different ball of wax. That's a violation and she would not have a record.

We stunk. The whole ball of wax was lackluster. It's been going on here before and it's not going to happen. . . . They were ready to get on the plane and go to Oakland. If we won, it was OK. If we lost, it was OK. And that's not good enough.

Things may not be what they appear in regards to these allegations.

This event arises out of a verbal disagreement between a husband and wife. Whether or not that's disorderly conduct or really a criminal manner, that's difficult to understand. I do think this is a situation where a private, at-home dispute may have been developed by the district attorney's office as something more.

Alpinism is the whole ball of wax, not just one aspect of climbing. You have to know how to live in the mountains, travel, and blend in the technical skills with speed and efficiency. In rock climbing you might focus on a pitch for only a few moments, while in alpine climbing your focus can go on for months.

Things have changed a bit since we first entered this foray.