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The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Nature’s Challenges
I find that nature gives me joy. Sometimes just sitting quietly in a pristine location is what I need. Other times the joy is deferred, and comes in the wake of a difficult expedition. I like to use the “three types of fun” model to explain the difference. Below is an adaptation of the concept… Read more
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Jack be Nimble
I have been many things, and held many jobs. In (approximate) chronological order: To this I could add several volunteer positions – but the list is already too long. Instead I would like to leave you with the full rendering of a common saying about people who are generalists. “A jack of all trades and… Read more
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Divine Punishment?
Many years ago I decided to ask a learned friend for three book suggestions. At the top of his list was Dante’s Inferno. Second was the Count of Monte Cristo. The third book… is not important. What does this have to do with cold weather? Read on my friend! As an avid traveler and hinterlander… Read more
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No Plan Survives Contact
My answer would have been much different five years ago. I would have been able to lay out a pretty detailed map. Allot has changed since then. I have changed, but more that that, the world has changed. As I reach well into middle age I have no career aspirations. I would be happy to… Read more
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