Well, I’ve cleaned off my computer desktop, so the next natural step would be to… complete the homework that I have open in my browser. Since I have no desire to do that, and no looming deadline, I decided to work more towards my luddite goals. There wasn’t much on my desk to start with, [...]
As I mentioned in my recent post, one of the things that I wanted to do was to declutter my computer’s desktop (once again). Once I finished writing the last post, I decided that it was the perfect time to do exactly that. As a sign that I really wanted to make this change, I [...]
I spend way too much time on my computer. Reading blogs, looking up information, checking email, finding things to do, and other unimportant things. Unfortunately, this is nothing new, since I’ve written about it before. This idea comes as an extension of the Minimalist Experiment. I’m going to become something of a modern luddite, while [...]
All too often I forget to carry my camera with me, and I miss some great shots. Each time, I tell myself that I need to remember to bring it with me the next time I head out the door, only to forget again. By neglecting to carry my camera with me on a regular [...]
Twas the day before Thursday and all through the place This creature was stirring, delight on his face. The hammock was hung on the patio with care, knowing that Nap Time soon would be there. Then I was nestled all snug in my threads While visions of camping out danced in my head. The missus [...]
Nope, it’s not horse-back riding… I’m back on my bicycle, and it feels good! (so long as the hill is not too steep or long, of course.) Until about 4 days ago, I hadn’t ridden my bicycle since December. It’s kinda hard to pack a bicycle in a suitcase (especially since I don’t have a [...]
Have you ever come home from a trip and unpacked stuff that you never used? That won’t happen to me on this trip. I will return from nearly 5 months in Ireland having used everything that I brought. With some careful planning, I was able to fit everything for the trip in a single suitcase [...]
I have at least 6 camping stoves, collected over the years (or hand-me-downs). Two of them see frequent use while the others sit in storage, forgotten. And yet I want even more. I visit every camping section I can and check out the stoves, seeing what the next “must have” is. I finally found a [...]
Is the weather not quite right to head outside for a picnic? Have one indoors! Indoor picnics have a number of advantages: It doesn’t matter what the weather is It doesn’t matter what time of day it is You already have everything you need You have a wider range of cooking options Setting up Clear [...]
