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Credit Card Companies Don’t Reward Responsibility — They Punish It
A few days ago I received a letter from Chase Card Services. It was polite. It was professionally formatted. It was also a quiet threat dressed up as “customer care”. In the eyes of Chase Card Services, I am a … Continue reading
Posted in Money
Tagged Chase, credit cards, Credit Journey, credit score, debt, debt free, finances, personal finance, predatory lending
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National Lost & Found Day: The Other Search and Rescue Mission
Every December 12, while search and rescue teams across the country gear up for winter missions in the backcountry, a different kind of operation quietly unfolds in households everywhere. No avalanche beacons. No helicopters. No GPS tracks. Just you, a … Continue reading
Take the Extra Minute: Hypothermia Is Winter’s Silent Threat
Winter has a talent for trickery. One moment, you’re enjoying crisp air, sparkling snow and a trail that looks like it was ripped straight from a greeting card. The next, the sun has dipped behind a ridge, the wind picks … Continue reading
Silent Steel Stalks Sudsy Serenity
Once a year the universe aligns in a way that makes absolutely no sense, placing the pinnacle of martial discipline and the height of soapy self-indulgence side-by-side. December 5 is both International Ninja Day and Bathtub Party Day, a pairing … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays
Tagged bath bomb, Bathtub Party Day, International Ninja Day, loofah, ninja, rubber ducky, self care, stealth
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Why I Serve: Reflections on a Life in Search and Rescue
It’s almost inevitable. When people discover I’m a member of a search and rescue team, the conversation quickly pivots to the simple, yet profound, question: “Why?” And yet, that simple question is the hardest one to answer. I know the … Continue reading
Posted in Search and Rescue
Tagged altruism, duty, search and rescue, volunteer, why
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The Waddle and the Wattle: A Turkey’s Eye View of America
Thanksgiving: the annual ritual in which Americans express gratitude by overeating and pretending not to notice the kids drinking hard cider in the garage. The one day a year we collectively celebrate as a nation. What exactly are we celebrating? … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Humor
Tagged alternate history, America, American History, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Flock, gobble cycle, parallel Earth, politics, Thanksgiving, turkey, Turkey Bomb, wattle
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We Are (Probably) Not Alone — But 3I/ATLAS Isn’t Our Ride
If you’ve been following the science news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object from outside our solar system to swing through our celestial neighborhood. And because humans love a good mystery (and … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS, AIV, alien life, aliens, ant jar, astronomy, astrophysics, comets, conspiracy, extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrials, interstellar objects, Oumuamua, space, UAO, UFO, VISTA
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Take the Extra Minute: Hunting and Outdoor Safety
Autumn doesn’t just bring cooler air and turning leaves. It also marks the height of hunting season across much of the country. For many, it’s a cherished time of tradition, skill and connection to the outdoors. As the leaves drop … Continue reading
Posted in Search and Rescue
Tagged hunting, orange, outdoor safety, search and rescue, TakeTheExtraMinute
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National I Love to Write Day: Why the Struggle is Worth It
Today is National I Love to Write Day and I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about something I get asked more often than you’d think: “Why do you write?” It’s a fair question. My friends read my blog, … Continue reading
Posted in Language
Tagged blogging, creativity, National I Love to Write Day, reflection, writing
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