Don’t Fence Me In

I have never liked zoos. All of those poor animals being kept from freely roaming the earth has always creeped me out. Wouldn’t that be like confinement in a jail cell? Have you ever witnessed an animal in an enclosure pacing back and forth for hours? I believe I read somewhere that this behavior is [...]

You’d Be Stupid Not To

Every day a little voice inside my head causes me to question my decisions. I am not sure where the voice originated, but it seems to have a melody to it, like a radio jingle that gets stuck in repeat mode.  What does it say?
You’d Be Stupid Not To
Now granted, this voice may just be [...]

The Countdown

In six days from now, Brent and I will be embarking on five day camping trip that will cover the entire Lake Superior Shoreline from Duluth to Grand Portage, Minnesota. We are estimating a six hour drive from Campbellsport, which should put us in Duluth on Saturday afternoon. That is as solid as our plans [...]

Rhythms of Nature vs Rhythms of a Consumer Based Culture

Don’t you really want to slow down? If you could work 40 hours at your job, instead of 50, for the same pay, wouldn’t you do it? If your kids preferred climbing trees to  XBox 360, wouldn’t you jump for joy? If every weekend was relaxed enough to feel like a mini-vacation, wouldn’t you [...]

Snakes on a Plane

With all the buzz about the cult flick “Snakes on a Plane” that is sweeping the nation, I got to thinking about snakes.
Not snakes on a plane however, but snakes in my yard.

When I was a kid, catching snakes was a common pastime. It was unusual not to find a snake underneath the wood pile, [...]

Mr. Sandman

The health benefits of getting enough sleep have been a hot topic in the news lately. Sleep is essential for restoring functions of the body and mind. Lack of sleep stresses the body, and compromises the immune system. Fatigue during the day obviously affects our alertness and ability to concentrate.
Living in a state of sleep [...]