Part of our Rocky Mountain road trip found my wife and I traveling south through Idaho and Utah. We had spent many days in the mountains and now we were…
Non-Crafty Guy Tackles Tarragon and Lime Shampoo Bars
I went to the local Jungle Jim’s International Market fully intending to buy the ingredients to create basil and lemon essential oils for my next batch of soap. In the…
Lake of the Ozarks: Road Trip to Big MO
I had time available in my schedule to go on a road trip to explore and hike. In addition, I had an available and willing travel companion. My daughter, Maggie,…
3 Therapeutic Reasons to get out on a Winter Hike
I enjoyed a hike today. It was 20 degrees, but the sun was shining bright. I headed to one of my favorite hiking spots, layered up and hit the trail….
Sustainable Seafood, Acid Rain and Carbon – Conversations concerning Conservation
I uncover a blend of Conservation articles, running the spectrum from positive to concerning. I hope you find them all enlightening. Current articles include finding nutritious and sustainable seafood, how…
Want to really help your child? Get Selective
This article is part of my series, Recollections from 22 Years as a Father Think Before You Act When I started writing this article, my focus was strictly on the benefits…
If You Love Chili, Try this New Twist!
I love a bowl of chili but my eating goals include limiting my meat intake to <6 ounces per day. I eat a small amount of grilled fish and meats…
The Essential Non-Crafters Guide to Making Soap
I recently completed my first batch of real soap. Why do I refer to it as real soap? Well, in order to hold that designation, the finished product must be…
3 Easy Ways to Start Becoming a Trash Fighting Superhero
One of my 2018 goals has been to reduce the amount of trash I produce. Why? I was putting out a lot of trash weekly. Plus, my neighbors are also…
Diverse City meets Rubber City
I read on-line about TobyMac, a Christian musician whom I have long admired, scheduling a tour of small theatres, starting in November. When I looked at the dates, I noticed…