wool blanket

I watch videos like this and arrive at the conclusion that…..I’ve got to get another wool blanket. In fact, I’ve got to get wool blankets for every member of my family. I need to get them something to sit on … Continue reading

The Incredible Adventure of Jojo (and his annoying little sister Avila)…..(“INAPPROPRIATE!!! INAPPROPRIATE!!”)

Jenny and I started watching this with the kids (it was in the “family” section of Amazon Prime) and within 5 minutes of it starting, our eight year old son was yelling, “TURN IT OFF!! TURN IT OFF!! IT’S INAPPROPRIATE!!! … Continue reading

21 years of life in a mountain wilderness

It’s cold as heck outside right now….in the single digits and blowing wind hard….but I doubt that it’s rough like these guys have it. Modern conveniences make things easier. Easier….until a tree blows across a power line or something similiar … Continue reading

Oh….Nooooooooooooooooo!!!

We just got back from a Christmas road trip out West. The minivan, in spite of being old and full of miles, is familiar and comfortable. These folks are going out into the wilderness for a year. By choice. I’ll … Continue reading

Smarter? Better? Richer? Faster?………Nahhhhhhhhhh

Wherever you are…..wherever you are….make the place you stand in a good place. Make it good. But….could you stand in a new place….and use all you’ve learned…and make the new place a good thing, too? These people who do these … Continue reading