5 Notes On Visiting High Falls State Park
High Falls State Park is a Georgia State Park near I-75 in middle Georgia along the Towaliga River. It’s fairly…
3 Reasons Why National Forests Are Underrated
I spend soooo much time in my nearby Chattahoochee National Forest. National Forests are the most underrated public lands on…
How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg
How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve read in the past…
North Woods by Daniel Mason
North Woods by Daniel Mason is a novel set against the backdrop of a single house in the woods of…
Bee Pollinating Native Plants
The bees know Spring is here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
5 Notes On Visiting Sloppy Floyd State Park
I visited Sloppy Floyd State Park in northwest Georgia for several nights. It is a small but underrated park for…
3 Reasons Why Public Domain Music Is Underrated
Public Domain Music exists and should be used more.
5 Notes On Visiting Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
I’ve visited Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site several times on my trips to the Oconee National Forest in middle Georgia….
5 Notes On Visiting Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
I visited the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Northwest Georgia one weekend. I had put it off for…
5 Notes On Visiting A.H. Stephens State Park
I’ve stopped at A.H. Stephens State Park several times, mainly because it’s right off I-20 and a perfect rest stop…
5 Notes On Visiting Smithgall Woods State Park
Smithgall Woods State Park is one of Georgia’s most special properties in their entire State Park portfolio. It was gifted…
The Naturalist’s Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife by Dave Hall
The Naturalist’s Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife by Dave Hall is a short guidebook all about…
3 Reasons Why Sunrises & Sunsets Are Underrated
Everyone loves them, everyone knows them…but when was the last time you watched one?
5 Types of Birds at the Birdfeeder
I’ve had a birdfeeder (I bought this one) for 5 years now. I’ve now seen the same patterns and species…
5 Ways To Run Your Dishwasher Better
As a homeowner, I’m slowly understanding just how frustrating the entire consumer appliance space is. The technology of cleaning stuff…
How To Fix a Leaking Drain Hose on an LG WM3570HWA Washing Machine
I woke up on a recent morning to find water running on the floor from my LG Washing Machine. Here’s…
5 Notes on Visiting Magnolia Springs State Park
Magnolia Springs State Park is a very underrated Georgia State Park in Millen, GA. It’s built around, well, an actual…
3 Reasons Why Picnics Are Underrated
At every park around the country, there are thousands of picnic tables going unused and I have no idea why.
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin is a fascinating book by someone who has not only had a very creative…
5 Notes on Visiting Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park is a relatively new State Park along the north side of Lake Lanier near Gainesville, Georgia….
Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests: An Ecological Guide to 30 Great Hikes by Stephanie Jeffries
Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests: An Ecological Guide to 30 Great Hikes by Stephanie Jeffries is a book that is both…
Morgan Housel on Billionaires, Money, Kids & What Money to Give To them
I was listening to a podcast episode with Morgan Housel, who has managed to write two of the best personal…
Dogwood Blooming
My favorite part of Spring in Georgia.
Elon Musk’s The Algorithm
There is a lot of digital ink spilled by Elon Musk. I’m less interested in him as a person than…
3 Reasons Why Public Pools Are Underrated
Public pools have a bad reputation in many circles in the US, at least. I don’t know why. They are…
Drifting Into Darien by Janisse Ray
Drifting Into Darien by Janisse Ray is a memoir that chronicles Janisse Ray’s 10-day journey down the Altamaha River, one…
Bunker Hill
While visiting Boston, I got to walk up to Bunker Hill (i.e., the one battle that every American kid learns…
Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta United is one of the best sports experiences that I’ve ever been to. Fun team, great stadium, amazing atmosphere.
Forest on the Chattooga River
On the bank of the Chattooga River in the Ellicott Rock Wilderness, Georgia.
Flying Over The Netherlands
I love how symmetrical The Netherlands are. They have truly put every inch of space to use.
3 Reasons Why Community Recreation Centers Are Underrated
Community rec centers are often overlooked – they get drowned out when their own (admittedly) poor hours & communication go…
10 Initial Notes On Using Mastodon
In December 2023, I signed up for Mastodon. It had been a full year since the crazy, impulse Twitter migration….
Functional Truck
An actually functional truck, as seen in the neighborhood. For context, Americans are buying ridiculously massive trucks that don’t even…
Rise of Dopamine Culture
Rise of Dopamine Culture was one of the better blog posts I’ve read this month. I’m sure it’s a bit…
3 Reasons Why Wildlife Refuges Are Underrated
Wildlife Refuges are not built for people…but we absolutely benefit.
10 Notes on Visiting General Coffee State Park
General Coffee State Park is a Georgia State Park near Douglas, Georgia in the far south of the state. It…
Forest Service Staffing
I do a lot of hiking, backpacking, and recreation in Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It’s beautiful and amazing. But it’s…
Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside section Is Under Construction
The Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside section is under full-on construction! It is crazy to see how many utilities beyond just a…
10 Notes on Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry
While visiting Chicago, we got to visit the Museum of Science and Industry on the Southside. And on our first…
Solo Stove Lite Review After 10+ Years of Use
10 years ago, I bought a Solo Stove Lite for my backpacking kit. I’m glad I have it. It was…
Crooked River State Park
Crooked River State Park is an absolute hidden gem in the Georgia State Park system. Though it is small, I…
Visiting Skidaway Island State Park
While staying at Fort McAllister State Park, we got to take a day trip to Skidaway Island State Park. Here…
3 Reasons Why Podcasts Are Underrated
Podcasts are trendy but they are still underrated in so many ways.
4 Things I Didn’t Know About Backyard Birds Until I Got A Feeder
Red-bellied woodpeckers are the backyard big guy. Cardinals are the consistent friends I take for granted. But Bluebirds are the…
10 Notes On The Dalton Highway
As part of a trip to Alaska in the summer of 2022, I got to ride in a shuttle for…
Georgia’s 12 Seasons
I’m definitely enjoying the daffodils, peach blossoms, and camellias during Fool’s Spring
Hiking Wise Creek Trail in Oconee National Forest
I went hiking on the Wise Creek Trail in the Oconee National Forest in the spring of 2023. I started…
10 Notes on Visiting Cleveland
On my trip to Cuyahoga National Park, I got to take a short day trip into the city of Cleveland,…
How Do I Find New Music Now That I’m Old & Irrelevant?
One of my takeaways from Tom Vanderbilt’s You May Also Like was that for various reasons, everyone’s taste in music…
How To Take Better Photos for Your Website (or anything Really)
Photography is like gardening. Knowing a few basic things can get you 80% of the way there…but most people who…
3 Notes on the Chicago Japanese Gardens
For families (or anyone) visiting Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry is far and away the biggest, best, most…
3 Reasons Why Wandering Around Is Underrated
Spontaneity is memorable. And there’s not much spontaneity anymore. We have to engineer it. And walking around aimlessly is a…
10 Notes on Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore
I was able to visit one of Georgia’s best places – the Cumberland Island National Seashore. It is one of…
5 Unexpected Things I Learned About YouTube While Running an Ad Campaign
There is a lot of information on YouTube about what it is like to be a YouTuber – the expected…
10 Notes On Visiting Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon is a Georgia State Park in the far northeast of Georgia. I’ve been able to visit several times…
SEO in 2024
A satire of where Google is pushing website owners with their “E-EAT” guidance.
How To Prevent Shin Splints for Regular Runners
Last year, I registered for the Atlanta Marathon. But after running 16+ miles for 3 straight weekends, I decided to…
4 Best Ways Anyone Can Help Preserve & Protect Wilderness & Public Lands
I got to talk with the US Forest Service’s Wilderness & Trails Technician for the Conasauga District in the Chattahoochee…
‘Enshittification’ is coming for absolutely everything
It’s rare for a single word or theory to explain what is going on, especially about something as complex as…
Formula for Consistently Prompting ChatGPT (or Any LLM AI)
I’ve been using ChatGPT a lot in the last year. I feel like humanity was given an internal combustion engine…
What’s Our Problem by Tim Urban
What’s Our Problem? by Tim Urban is a thought-provoking book that introduces a new framework for understanding our chaotic political…
How To Make a Decision
I loved this Blinkist summary from How To Decide by Annie Duke.
3 Reasons Why Commuting by Bike Is Underrated
Getting around on a bike is underrated and totally the future of smart transportation.
How to Buy Happiness
Eric Barker is one of my absolute favorite authors. I loved reading Barking Up The Wrong Tree and Plays Well…
Habit Change
I was reading the Blinkist summary of BJ Fogg’s book Tiny Habits. He’s the world’s expert on human behavior and…
LLM AIs Have Turned Into a Classic Moral Panic
A “moral panic” refers to a widespread fear, often irrational, that emerges within a society over a perceived threat to…
8+ Ways Parents Can Use ChatGPT with Their Kids
Most of the focus on ChatGPT has been how it will affect the world of work. But in the past…
Sales Is Just Providing Options
I’ve had a lot of different jobs over the years, and it’s taken much too long to learn that sales…
“Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement
Via…https://www.anildash.com/2024/02/06/wherever-you-get-podcasts
The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash
The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Ella May Wiggins,…
Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell
Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell is a 2016 book by Sarah Bakewell that delves into the philosophy and history of…
The Pioneers by David McCullough
The Pioneers by David McCullough is a captivating historical account of the first voyage by New Englanders to the Northwest…
Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley
Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley is a meticulously researched and deftly written chronicle of the rise of environmental activism…
3 Reasons Why Public Art Installations Are Underrated
For a long-time, I never really understood public art or its importance. But it’s seriously underrated and we should have…
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia by Sonny Seals
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia by Sonny Seals is a profound exploration of Georgia’s cultural and architectural heritage through its…
Hiking Trails of the Cohutta & Big Frog Wilderness by Tim Homan
Hiking Trails of the Cohutta & Big Frog Wilderness by Tim Homan is an engaging and informative guide that takes…
Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic Sherlock Holmes novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1901. The…
Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamson
Growth of the Soil is a novel by Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun, first published in Norway in 1917. The story…
Quiet American by Graham Greene
Quiet American by Graham Greene is a thought-provoking novel set against the backdrop of 1950s Vietnam, a time of French…
Using Army Fitness Standards As An Objective Maintenance Fitness Goal
Fitness has a goal problem. Goals are great for achievement, but are terrible for living. If I want to run…
3 Reasons Why Public Domain Images and Artwork Are Underrated
Most public domain fanfare goes to books entering the public domain. But all copyright works enter the public domain after…
These Gentle Hills by John Kollock
These Gentle Hills is a captivating work by John Kollock that takes readers on a picturesque journey through the North…
Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is a story that delves into the life of Stevens, an English butler…
The Gulf by Jack Davis
The Gulf by Jack Davis is a comprehensive exploration of the Gulf of Mexico’s historical, cultural, and environmental significance. The…
Why I’m Not Buying Dawn Platinum Powerwash
TL;DR There is conflicting information from Canada & the EU about the risks of the main new active ingredient in…
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Buried Giant is a fantasy novel set in a post-Arthurian England, where a mysterious mist has caused collective amnesia…
6 Reasons Why Atlanta’s Delta Museum of Flight Is Underrated
Atlanta, a city tons of famous attractions like Aquarium, National Civil and Human Rights Museum, College Football Hall of Fame,…
3 Reasons Why Wikipedia Is Underrated
Everyone knows about Wikipedia. But 20 years after it started, it’s still underrated for just how big of a deal…
The Chattahoochee River Through Georgia
The Chattahoochee River is Georgia’s River. It’s also one of the hardest working rivers in America. I’ve been able to…
The Revenant by Michael Punke
The Revenant by Michael Punke is a thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the backdrop of the nineteenth-century…