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The Sirens of the Drive-Thru: America’s Fast Food Odyssey
Back in ancient Greece, sailors were said to be lured off course by the Sirens’ song, an enchanting melody so irresistible that men would throw themselves into the sea just to get closer. Fast forward to modern-day America. Our sirens … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged American culture, diabetes prevention, diet, fast food, health, healthy eating, heart health, Morgan Spurlock, mythology, nutrition, obesity, Super Size Me
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Shiver Me Timbers, It Be Talk Like a Pirate Day! And Our Motto? Well…
Ahoy, ye landlubbers and salty dogs! Today be the one day o’ the year when we cast off the shackles o’ proper English and embrace the glorious tongue o’ the buccaneer! So hoist the Jolly Roger (metaphorically, unless ye got … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Humor, Language
Tagged adventure, celebration, high seas, Jack Sparrow, philosophy, pirates, pop culture, satire, swashbuckling, Talk Like a Pirate Day
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The Space Between Us
I don’t really like talking about politics. I have my own opinions, leaning off-center, but I won’t say which way, because it shouldn’t matter. What I care about more than declaring my political lean is holding space for honest conversation. … Continue reading
There Be Dragons Here: The Secrets of the Deep
Among the many hats that I wear, one of my favorites is a caving helmet. For many years my wife and I have been members of the National Speleological Society, an organization dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged adventure, caving, conservation, exploration, National Speleological Society, nature, underground
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The Neighborhood Menu: Tales from the Wetlands Edge
Content Warning: This post deals with the difficult topic of pets and wildlife and uses dark humor to discuss the food chain. It may not be suitable for all readers. If you live on the edge of a wilderness … Continue reading
Life on the Edge … of a Wetlands Reserve
When people talk about a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, they usually mean low traffic, polite neighbors and the gentle hum of suburban life. I have one of those, but with a twist. Living on the edge of a wetlands reserve sounds … Continue reading
Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence: Why It Matters for the World’s Future
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 was a shocking event that reverberated across the globe. For many, it seemed to come out of nowhere, an act of unprovoked aggression in the 21st century. But to understand the … Continue reading
The County Fair: Where Fun Meets First Aid
Every summer the county fair rolls into town with its smell of funnel cakes, squeal of livestock and the whirl of carnival rides. And every summer my search and rescue team trades our wilderness gear for matching team t-shirts and … Continue reading
Posted in Search and Rescue
Tagged carnival, county fair, fair, first aid, search and rescue
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When Humans Attack: A Cautionary Tale About Wildlife Encounters
A coworker of mine recently went to Yellowstone Bear World, a private animal reserve in West Yellowstone, Montana, to hold, pet and bottle feed bear cubs. This seems wrong on so many levels. We often see news stories about “adults”, … Continue reading
Posted in Animals
Tagged alligator, animals, bear, beaver, bison, Darwinism, elephant, Instagram, selfie, social media, TikTok, wild kingdom, YouTube
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