The Dreamcatcher Blessing
In the spring of 2007, I went on a road trip. I had lost my job, but had some money saved up, and intended to find seasonal work later in the summer so I drove back east visiting…
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100 Days on the Road - The Duality of Comfort
Well, I have hit the 100 day mark of life on the road. Just over three months ago, I hastily and painfully moved almost everything from my apartment in Seattle into a storage…
5 (+1) Camping and Survival Tools You Might Need
No, you do not need to haul all of these tools into the woods, but give some thought to which will be most useful to you. If you are headed out with a group, maybe you should…
Fair Travels
I enjoy going to local fairs, and try to visit one each summer. The Spokane County Fair is massive and crowded and full of stuff to see. The…
Infuriatingly Slow Recovery
I hurt my ankle over three weeks ago. I still don't know how. Every indication is toward soft tissue injury rather than a broken or fractured bone. Ice, rest, and acetaminophen…
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The Giant Trees of Washington State
Trees are really cool! Mrs. Denmarkguy and I have long been tree lovers and love our forested landscapes around here. Yes, I suppose you could call us "tree huggers," but not in…
Survival Kits 101
*I got the OK to hold a preparedness program at the library later this summer. This is a draft for a handout I plan to offer along with some starting supplies so patrons can make…
Disaster Preparedness
With wildfire season in full swing across western North America, there is no better time to remind you to make some preparations in case you need to evacuate. Protests continue…
A Quick Jaunt to Sandpoint, Idaho
Yesterday, I took a drive over to Sandpoint, Idaho just to get a change of scenery. This was the second time this year for a trip thataway, and it was a bit different this time.…
