The wild beauty and incorrigible wasteland that is the airport
You’ll find few places as maddeningly frustrating, wildly captivating, and composed of chaos and the “space between spaces” as the wilderness and wasteland that is “The Airport”
Slow Down: Rule for Intrepid Living #89
In a world where we’re always told to hurry up, do more, and go faster, one of the most powerful things we can do is slow down.
Talking smack about sporks
In a world full of influencers and advertisers, someone wants to convince you that what you’re missing is a $20 titanium spork. I humbly disagree. Here’s what you need instead.
Dr. Weasel, Mount Everest, and the Wopila Project
People attempt climbing Mount Everest for many different reasons. For general surgeon, Dr. Weasel, it’s one part challenge, one part inspiration, and one part gratitude.
Land Ethic 101: Part 3. Leave No Trace
If you’re ready to start developing your own land ethic, it’s helpful to start with a pre-existing framework. For me, that framework is Leave No Trace.
Land Ethic 101: Part 2. Why We Need a Land Ethic
Now that we know what a land ethic is, it’s a good time to discuss why we need one.
Land Ethic 101: Part 1. What is a Land Ethic?
It’s easy to love the great outdoors — they’re great! But we need to be on guard against loving them to death. The best defense? A land ethic. Not sure exactly what I mean by land ethic? Read on.
Give a damn: Rule for Intrepid Living #88
In a world where people claim to not care about the needs and thoughts of others, I think the best thing we can do is to give a damn.
Choose Bigger: Rule for Intrepid Living #87
When faced with indecision or analysis paralysis, one way to figure out the best thing to do is to choose bigger. What does that mean? Read on and find out.
Spyderco Delica 4: A High Quality Knife for All Uses
I’m still looking for the perfect pocketknife. I’m not sure I’ve found it yet, but after spending some time with the Spyderco Delica 4, I may be getting close.
Everyone should have first aid training
Accidents happen. We can plan and prepare as much as possible — which we should — but we can’t stop every potential mishap. That’s where a different kind of preparation comes in handy. If you’re going to be ready in case of an emergency, you’ve got to have the right first aid training.
Much ado about mediocrity: what if we’re all ordinary?
Seriously, what if we’re all just ordinary?