“Not everything in life is essential. If everything is essential, then nothing is essential.” I had just awoken to the sounds of a gurgling stream. The previous night, a thundershower Continue Reading →
It is 5 AM. I lie asleep in bed and all is still. Yet is it really? All around me, the universe is expanding at speeds so fast and controversial, Continue Reading →
For an audio version of the following illustrated print account of the Yellowstone trek, see this link: https://on.soundcloud.com/JVeq2 Day 1: September 8 Start Time: ~ 4:15 PM MST End Time: Continue Reading →
We pulled into the parking lot. The temperature was 27 degrees. As expected, Dave and Elliott were waiting for us. After dropping a vehicle at the planned ending point (19 Continue Reading →
Unless you have been living the life of a hermit, people have disappointed you. It’s one of the biggest challenges of relationships. Even those we love don’t consistently live up Continue Reading →
I awoke to the sound of youthful chatter. As was later noted, Matthew had set his watch alarm for 5:37 AM (for reasons only a 10-year-old can understand), ushering in Continue Reading →
It was -1 degrees (Fahrenheit) as I left the house for my usual bike commute to work. For years, I had experienced cold rides all the way down to zero, Continue Reading →
In the northwest corner of Lake Superior looms the largest freshwater island in the world. It is a bastion of beauty and isolation. More people visit Yosemite in a weekend Continue Reading →