Non-random Random Number Generators and Spirit
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s no such thing as an independent random number generator.
Bongino to Release AI Video of Epstein Killing Himself
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJeff chose to hang himself so violently that he shattered 3 of his cervical vertebrae and ripped several arteries apart
Is Jordan Peterson a Christian? The Guru Finally Explains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJordan Peterson left many confused after a recent YouTube debate entitled, “1 Christian vs 20 Atheists,” mostly because he asked where the 1 Christian was for the debate.
Review: The Best Short Hike in the Winds (9 Miles!)
Reading Time: 8 minutesNo hike in the Winds is this so easy for such a payoff. As such, it’s great to take kids to. It does require some acceptance off off-trail navigation, but nothing serious.
Review: 22-Mile Hike to Ouzel Falls, Chateau Lake, and Brewster Lake, Gros Ventre Range
Reading Time: 19 minutesWhy are there so many falls named Ouzel? Who was this famous Ouzel? Well you won’t get those answers here, but I did hike to see Ouzel Falls (Gros Ventre version) with my 8 year-old daughter, and we explored Chateau Lake (a first for me) and Brewster Lake, too.
Review: 34-Mile Hike to Yukon Peak from Green River Lakes Trailhead
Reading Time: 31 minutesIs this the best way to access Iceberg Lake? I don’t know, but it’s the best way to visit Elbow Lake No 2, and who doesn’t want to do that?
Review: 16 Miles Hiking Little Sandy Lake from Block and Tackle Hill
Reading Time: 14 minutesLittle Sandy is such a terrible lure. You know you won’t love it, but dangit, you need something easy, so there you find yourself, disappointed all over again.
Review: 46 Miles Hiking St. Lawrence Trailhead to Twin, Raft, Mova, Polaris, Moraine, Darren, Sonnicant, and Many More Lakes
Reading Time: 64 minutesThis hike took me to all the lakes around Sonnicant that I hadn’t been to yet, but the report is shameful. You’ll see.
Wife Forgets to Check Caller ID, Accidentally Answers Husband’s Phone Call
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn what she described as a complete invasion of her privacy, local resident Julie Ariaca accidentally answered her cell phone without looking at the caller ID, only to hear the annoying sound of her husband.
Fauci’s “Pardon Me” Jokes Growing a Bit Tiresome
Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing his Presidential pardon by Joe Biden for crimes he’s committed all the way back to 2014, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s mannerisms and actions have grown a bit much for some people, with many reporting that he’s “Just going hog wild,” and “Completely out of control.”
Review: Grand Targhee Sioux Lodge Loft, Plus a Story
Reading Time: 11 minutesIs it worth staying in a Sioux Lodge Loft room at Grand Targhee? Well, that depends…
5 Hiking Items I Wish I Would Have Purchased Sooner
Reading Time: 5 minutesThings I wish I’d discovered sooner. There is no affiliate marketing, kickbacks, etc., involved with any of these links—just my opinions. If you’re interested, search around for a slick deal!
Gear Review: Topo MTN Racer 3 Shoe (vs Altra Olympus 5)
Reading Time: 5 minutesTopo’s MTN Racer 3 is cheaper than the competition, feels better, has far better durability, and literally outclasses the Altra Olympus in every metric. It’s the perfect hiking shoe for me.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 60-80L or: Why I Ditched My Osprey Atmos AG
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 60-80L has replaced my Osprey Atmos AG 65 as my preferred pack. It shaves off a significant amount of weight while retaining comfort under heavy loads, finding an excellent position between ultra-light and ultra-rigged packs, and the price simply can’t be beaten. Although it has fewer bells and whistles, I haven’t minded that even a tiny bit.
Avoiding Negative Leadership
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou’ve probably encountered a leader before, and perhaps even a religious one, who is controlling in a negative sense. By this, I mean a person who might have some of the following traits: In such cases, you have actually not encountered a leader, but rather a dictator. In opposition to this, I am reminded of God’s leadership (and being much more than a leader), who said, “So do not fear,…
Gear Review: Creepers Socks or: How I Learned to Stop Foot Pain and Love Hiking Again
Reading Time: 6 minutesCreepers socks have been updated for 2024 and are now more resilient. They have become an indispensable part of my hiking kit and eliminated all of my foot problems.
Honesty in Christian Convictions
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is important for us to be honest and open to truth. Sometimes people argue for beliefs and end up eroding trust because they’re not being as honest or accurate as they should.
Review: 58 Beautiful Miles Hiking Halls Lake, Heebeecheeche Lake, and More
Reading Time: 30 minutesI had heard that Halls Lake was not worth the effort to see, but I found that to be a pack o’ lies!
Experts Agree: Trump’s Shout of “Fight, Fight, Fight” a Grave Threat to Our Democracy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing a startling, increased-decibel event at a Trump rally, experts note a grave threat to our democracy remains ever present.
Review: 7.5-Mile Day Hike to Ramshead Lake and Lake of the Crags in Gorgeous Tetons
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis is a great day hike in the Tetons that can be accomplished quickly. It’s best done in the fall when the crowds, the heat, and the bugs are all gone.
Review: Hiking 62 Stunning Miles on the Washakie, South Fork, and Baptiste Loop
Reading Time: 58 minutesThis is perhaps my new favorite hike, despite a very sad event taking place. Really, just look at the crappy pics I took and realize they do as much justice as Caligula.
Mercy and the Womb
Reading Time: 2 minutesMercy is found in the womb.
You Are Supernatural
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou are Supernatural. Don’t tell Castiel.
Spiritually Uncertain Things
Reading Time: 2 minutesSome things in the Bible are rather plainly stated, but not all things are. In fact, in Simon Peter’s second letter he even says, “There are some things in those [epistles of Paul] that are difficult to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist and misconstrue to their own utter destruction, just as [they distort and misinterpret] the rest of the Scriptures.” So we know that indeed, not everything in…
Review: 42 Scorching Miles Hiking Marten Lake and Squaretop Mountain
Reading Time: 45 minutesA portion of this hike is utterly worth it. A large section I have no interest in seeing again. All of it is better than a minute spent watching Jimmy Fallon.