Believe you can and you're halfway there - Theodore Roosevelt Life has been chasing me around and I need to settle down and get my...

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Sam Keen Anyone else melting out there? When it's 90+ degrees, you'll find me...

Duke Kahanamoku from: "Full Speed Ahead!" The At Youth's Companion Magazine (1928) Duke bel​​ieved surfing was for everyone and the...

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer...

Here is a little piece leftover from last week. Before a camping trip it’s good to learn some basic outdoor information. It would be nice...

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. – John Muir I’ve been MIA and on the road. Here’s a peek into my trip....

Here’s a quote that sums up this tip! Tired of mosquitoes and unwanted critters ruining your outdoor fun? This weekend, I whipped up some...

I should start drafting these quotes over the weekend. Monday morning was spent in the dentist seat at the local university. This is my...

Since Monday was a holiday, my head was not thinking about a blog post. But I’m back in the groove after a long weekend! Memorial Day was...

Monday's are really a good day to set your week. And to keep myself on task I'm going to start posting #quoteoftheday at the beginning of...

Happy Mother's Day to all those angels in disguise. I don't know what I'd do without my own mom who loves unconditionally everyday. She's...

The soft whisper of the ocean, the gentle sway of palm trees, and the warm embrace of Hawaiian sunsets – Oahu, the busy metropolis of the...

Aloha! Snapshots of a few plants and foliage that caught my eye. The beach was insanely beautiful, but the plants, nature setting and...

Every coffee bean has a story. Roasted and flavorful, nothing sets my day straight more than a cup of hot joe. The Kansas City coffee...

Merry Christmas From our Pack to Yours! Wishing you a Christmas that's merry and bright! We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday...

I follow a lot of animal shelter organizations. Some are no-kill shelters and have a strong presence in the community. Others don't have...

What is art or creativity to you? In 2006, students were asked to write a letter to a famous author from their English teacher Ms....

Hiking, outdoorsy, nature, camping, trails, ya-da-de-dah-dah. If you know me, these descriptions and verbs are often associated with...

On Twitter recently I came across the @culturaltutor thread on the 16 of the creepiest paintings ever made. The comments brought up a...