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  • Quality vs. Quantity

    Quality vs. Quantity

    I would begin by saying that it depends very much upon the type of time in question. Have you ever been at a time and place in your life when you do not need or want to look at the clock? Would you want to live without the constant pressure of time weighing upon your… Read more

  • $5

    $5

    Three years is kind of a short period of time in which to bring about major changes in ones own life. Perhaps I could produce a little fiction about the world in three years. In 2024 Donald Trump wins the Presidential election in the United States. He brings to office with him a team pro… Read more

  • Sewing Frugality

    Sewing Frugality

    Saving money, minimizing cost, bargain hunting, whatever you call this proclivity, I am guilty of it. I would not say that being frugal is a core driving value, but it has become increasingly central to everything I do. I have been financially responsible for a long time, but around 2015 I really began to see… Read more

  • The International Life

    The International Life

    Lately I have been thinking about a period of time in 2014-2015 when I was traveling internationally. It was a period in my life when I had purpose, and was passionate about all the things that I was doing. Everywhere I went doors opened for me, and I was blessed with so many incredible experiences.… Read more

  • The Rest is History

    The Rest is History

    1962: Rachel Carson publishes Silent Spring. The book releases information about the harmful effects of pesticides (including DDT) in the environment. It is credited with kick-starting the modern environmental movement. Interestingly portions of Silent Spring were included in an integrated pest management course I completed in 2023. Growing up I am aware of the environmental… Read more

  • Pura Vida!

    Pura Vida!

    I think everyone should know how to purify water. Next to oxygen, I cannot think of any single thing that is more essential to human life. Without clean drinking water a person can survive only a few days. Some time ago I wrote a post about water purification in the outdoor environment. That post relies… Read more