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Eyeglasses

September 03, 2019January 07, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

I am so grateful that I live in an era that can correct many issues related to poor vision!! It’s easy to take glasses for granted, but for thousands of years, people born with poor eyesight had to find ways to muddle through life, never … “Eyeglasses”

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Get Outdoors

October 05, 2018December 29, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

Every Saturday Jackie and I take at least a couple hours to walk in one of the parks in our area or we might be further afield at some state or national park. Within a few minutes of beginning our walk I can feel myself … “Get Outdoors”

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Posted Under: fitness, health, outdoorsTags: backpacking

Health and Fitness in One Page

January 31, 2018January 05, 2021 MarkLeave a comment

Over the last six years I have tried to answer the question “What is a Healthy Lifestyle?”. The following is a brief summary of what I have learned. By applying these principles I am in better condition in my 50s than I was for most … “Health and Fitness in One Page”

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Posted Under: fitness, health

Water Treatment & Containers

October 16, 2017December 29, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

Next to staying warm, the most important survive and comfort factor is to make sure you drink an adequate amount of safe water. This often means you need to carry water and be prepared to treat water. Not all locations have a continuous supply of … “Water Treatment & Containers”

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Posted Under: health, outdoorsTags: backpacking, gear

Survival Skills

April 05, 2013December 29, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

Remember the 3s You need air in 3 minutes (and to stop severe bleeding), to get warmth in 3 hours, water in 3 days, and food in 3 weeks.  The Wisdom of Abo Dude touches on most of the survival principles I learned growing up. Cody also has … “Survival Skills”

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Darwin Awards… Maybe We are Stupid Too.

May 28, 2012December 29, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

For numerous years the Darwin Awards have documented the amazing stupidity of some people. I know many people who like to read these stories and laugh and cry at the sheer stupidity reported. Why do so many of us seem to like the Darwin Awards? I wonder … “Darwin Awards… Maybe We are Stupid Too.”

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Posted Under: health, life

Outdoors in the Winter

March 22, 2009December 31, 2020 MarkLeave a comment

In my youth I regularly went camping in extreme cold weather (e.g. daytime high 0F at best, howling winds, even colder nights). Most of my recent experience has been has been in more temperate winter conditions, e.g. lows between 0F and 20F, days 10-35F. I … “Outdoors in the Winter”

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Posted Under: health, outdoorsTags: backpacking

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