5 Economic Reasons for Wilderness
Wilderness has so many benefits. But economic benefits are what policymakers & politicians care about. The USFS put that report in a PDF. I’ve rehosted & reformatted it for easier access for all.
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The Individuals Who Championed Each National Park
Over the past few years, I’ve been able to visit a few of America’s National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and other public lands in addition to reading several excellent histories. For the Parks that I’ve visited so far, it seemed like there was an outsize influence of either single individuals or small groups in getting the Park established.
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40 Little Sayings That Have Held Up Over 40 Years
I’ve been around for a full 40 years now. I, like everyone on Earth, still have no real idea about…
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How Norway Wins So Many Medals per Capita
Brad Stultenberg explains what Norway does well in youth sports the US doesn’t…
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TIL How Mechanical Mail Sorting Killed US Passenger Rail
Mail processing automation killed off mailcars…a major source of revenue for US passenger rail.
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Who I’m Voting For in the November 2025 Special & Municipal Elections in Atlanta, Georgia
Here is the problem that I run into every 2 years. I’m sold on the idea that voting in every…
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5 Effects of the Death of the Follower on Creators
It’s been a year since Jack Conte declared the Follower dead for creators. Now, it’s all about power laws, Lindy’s law, quantity, and finding a home base.
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Writing Is Clarified Thinking
I always thought writing fast meant typing fast, but it’s more about clarifying thinking.
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Adair Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is a city full of hidden gems. And one of the best hidden gems is in the neighborhood of…
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Cows Chillin’ in the Snow
My cows have grown a nice coat for winter.
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4 reasons Why Georgia Cracked Down on Wildlife & Animal Practices Circa 2014
The 2014 National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking didn’t sit on a shelf – it led to real, tangible change.
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5 Initial Lessons from Buying a Cow & Calf
I now own three cows. I’ve quickly learned that cows have a lot of variables…and they are the odd asset with living personalities.
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5 Reasons Why Wool Is Underrated
If wool wasn’t already invented by sheep, it would be a magic material.
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Murals in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, Georgia
Cabbagetown in Atlanta has devoted entire blocks to massive murals.
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How To Have a National Park All To Yourself
Our National Parks (along with every other tourist destination) suffer from overcrowding. Even some places with infrastructure and thoughtful visitors…
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4 Reasons To Re-Brand a Half-Marathon as a Pythian or Dekatrion
I’ve been able to run several Marathons, Half Marathons, Trail Half Marathons – along with shorter races. I love them…
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3 Reasons Why Meat Reducatarianism Is Underrated
In the developed West, we could all eat less meat. It’s better for our health, our wallet, our local environment,…
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5 Reasons Why Mosquito Spraying is a Scam
It’s late summer in Georgia, and mosquitoes are everywhere. Specifically, there are Asian Tiger Mosquitoes everywhere – the invasive, pesky,…
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7 Lessons on Lumber & Leaving An Entire Industry
My first corporate job was with 84 Lumber. I started right after college – a few weeks before graduation. It…
