Perhaps the Best Picture I’ve Ever Taken
I took this picture while out on a run about a week ago and I think it’s one of the best pictures I’ve ever taken. … Read more
Race Report: Rabun Half Marathon 2021
This past weekend I ran the Rabun Half Marathon – a low-key trail race that eschews swag and finisher awards in favor of a low … Read more
The Internet Changed My Life
A little over a decade ago my life looked very different. I was making just a few dollars above minimum wage. My wife and I … Read more
Book Review: Humankind by Rutger Bregman
Everything you think you know about human nature is wrong. Many people believe that humans are intrinsically selfish anarchists bent on satisfying their base desires … Read more
Short Book Review: Cross Country, A 3,700-Mile Run To Explore Unseen America by Rickey Gates
A few months ago, I was on my exercise bike, browsing YouTube to keep myself entertained, and I stumbled on a documentary about Rickey Gates, … Read more
Snowbird Challenge Race Report
This past Saturday I laced up my Hoka’s for the Snowbird Challenge 50k race. This was my first ever 50k – actually, the longest race … Read more
The Purpose of Meditation
I was out in the woods today, hiking with my dogs. I only saw one other group of hikers in over an hour and a … Read more
Exploring New Trails at Lake Russell WMA: Sourwood and Ladyslipper Trails
This weekend I explored two new trails in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA): Sourwood and Ladyslippers. Both of these trails are on the … Read more
Life is What Happens: Musings Inspired by Disney’s Soul
We watched the new Disney movie Soul tonight. I’ll not spoil it for you, so if you haven’t watched it you can safely read on. … Read more
King-Size Solid-Wood Platform Bed: Project Complete
About 10 days ago I sat down and sketched out plans to make a solid-wood king-size platform bed. Today, I assembled the bed in our … Read more