There is something about wilderness activities that brings out the best in human nature. It is like getting outside the toxic fumes of civilization, breathing in all that nasty fresh air and actually communing with flora that was not made in China triggers some long forgotten gene that makes us actually be NICE to each other. People […]
I was just introduced to the Turtlewomp family. Bubba Turtlewomp, mysteriously found on a roof when he was a child (with no explanation), managed to make it through life, and even found himself a mate, despite having only one known skill … underwater basket weaving. He likes blue. His wife, Angel, a very nice, smart […]
One of the books that I have read concerning the Appalachian Trail has really hit home for me. This book is “Appalachian trials: The Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail” by Zach Davis. As its title suggests, this book deals more with the TRIALS of the trail versus being a play-by-play […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]For 18 years of my life, I did outdoor excursions every summer, lasting ten to twelve days … yet each representing a lifetime in themselves. These trips were throughout the Northeast US, and always involved canoeing (often whitewater). They played a direct role in developing my self-confidence, many of my skills, my philosophy … in short […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]In an attempt to stretch my creative muscles I played with the camera a bit this afternoon. I managed to catch a few fun pics … From an interesting reflection:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4998″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]To another lesson in perspective:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4996″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4997″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Ending up with a cool pic and a bit of […]
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