COLD, SNOW, AND FIRE
There’s been a bitter cold snap through the area lately. Temperatures down in the 20’s below zero accompanied by high winds. Old Man Winter has …
philosophy
EQUIPMENT AND THE OUTDOORS
No one knows how many thousands of years ago that humans adopted the use of tools. Of course, there is no way of knowing for …
SIGHT, OR SEEING
Is there a difference between “sight” and “seeing”? I contend that there is a difference, a very significant difference. Perhaps we can train ourselves to …
STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH
“Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.” Genesis, chapter …
DO GOOD (SANTA SUIT OPTIONAL)
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (a personal hero) had his joy for life described by a friend as an “unpacking of endless Christmas stockings”. And according to …
ON WATCHING THE MOON RISE
Out in the forest, sitting on a stump, waiting for the sun to continue setting behind the hill in front of me. It’s a familiar …
GIVING THANKS
The U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated recently. During this time it is customary for people to express gratitude for good things in their …
FAMILY OF ALL KINDS
A long time ago, someone said “You can’t pick your family, it’s genetics”. In many cases that is very true. It’s hard to argue with …
CEMETERIES AND CHURCHES
Why are some people drawn to cemeteries? Yes, there are times when we must go, for occasions such as burials, remembering passed family and friends, …
MINDSET AND HEALTH
“When you master your mindset, you master your life.” – Kelvin Ringold No one has more control over your life than you. Adjust your internal …
SKILLS AND HABITS
What skills do you use every day that you don’t even think about? For example, do you consciously move pen across paper each time you …