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Go Daddy CEO Films 2nd Elephant Hunt- What a Prick

04/17/2011  |  No Comments

After reading an article at the Washington Post about Bob Parsons,  CEO of Go Daddy releasing a film of him Read More

Absolutes, Titles, Arguments, and Offering Off-Ramps to Understanding

02/06/2011  |  No Comments

As a former bully and formerly one of the bullied, and as any passionate man will tell you, there are Read More

Win Smart-Not Hard

10/15/2010  |  No Comments

Today was my first day back in the pool in over a month. I raced a tall bean sprout of Read More

I <3 Post-Its

10/07/2010  |  No Comments

Before the web and Twitter, there were Post-Its. The portable and versatile messaging system of yesteryear. Post-its are the original Read More

Track us in Alaska

Track us in Alaska

06/24/2010  |  No Comments

Hello friends, family and followers! Here are several ways to keep up with the Alaska Trek. Follow our photo stream Read More

Gallery:Excerpts From the Bluejackets' Manual Circa 1943

Gallery:Excerpts From the Bluejackets’ Manual Circa 1943

06/21/2010  |  No Comments

I love history, sailing, and finding things on the web that people have forgotten. Below is a gallery of pages Read More

Dealing with Death

Dealing with Death

06/19/2010  |  No Comments

Death is a forbidden subject at most tables. Most people ignore and neglect even thinking of death and then when Read More

Video Roundup: Learn How to Tie Essential Knots

Video Roundup: Learn How to Tie Essential Knots

06/15/2010  |  No Comments

I was not a scout growing up and am making up for it now. I have a tendency to learn Read More

BP Has Spilled Coffee

BP Has Spilled Coffee

06/15/2010  |  No Comments

A friend sent this to me, and after the weeks of coverage, in case you missed any news recently, here's Read More

A Case of the Fridays

06/12/2010  |  No Comments

Sometimes I feel that I don't drink as often as I ought to for a man my age, but then Read More

The Rarity of Life and Virtuous Deeds

The Rarity of Life and Virtuous Deeds

06/11/2010  |  No Comments

I am re-reading Becoming Enlightened by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and want to take time to reflect on each Read More

Community Chest, Serendipity & Customer Service

Community Chest, Serendipity & Customer Service

06/07/2010  |  No Comments

Today I got a call from REI, they lost my new  mountain bike tire and wouldn't be able to get Read More

Burn Notice-Tips for Covert Intelligence: Volume 1

Burn Notice-Tips for Covert Intelligence: Volume 1

06/04/2010  |  7 Comments

I'm a huge Burn Notice fan and created ebooks containing the plot summaries and voice over narration for every season. Read More

Make Your Own Survival Straps

Make Your Own Survival Straps

05/30/2010  |  19 Comments

After watching a Man Vs. Wild marathon, I noticed in his later seasons, one thing he always relies on is Read More

My Pre-Adventure Video Playlist

My Pre-Adventure Video Playlist

05/25/2010  |  No Comments

In preparation for an adventure, one should always create a movie playlist. This is a list of my top picks Read More

Goodbye Monday

Goodbye Monday

05/25/2010  |  No Comments

Dear Monday, today, you were the pebbles on the runway that kept me from taking off. I'm sorry but Read More

Workout Routine Week 3

Workout Routine Week 3

05/24/2010  |  No Comments

This is the second part of my series, Fitnees Training: All the Difference of 30 Miles. In week 3,  I Read More

12 Mile Backpacking Training Course- Lake Natoma, CA

12 Mile Backpacking Training Course- Lake Natoma, CA

05/24/2010  |  No Comments

We recently finished our first time backpacking around Lake Natoma, as training for our Denali trip. Our goal is to Read More

Get Heroik! BYOB-Bring Your Own Bravery!

Get Heroik! BYOB-Bring Your Own Bravery!

05/24/2010  |  No Comments

I like to be aware of the possibilities, the dangers, and then decide to face a challenge anyway. There Read More

Destination:Denali-Planning for Alaska

Destination:Denali-Planning for Alaska

05/24/2010  |  1 Comment

I've always had a great desire to travel the world with a beautiful and intelligent woman, and my girlfriend has Read More