Ice Flowers (Frost Flowers) on a Hike
I went for a cold weather hike and found Ice Flowers! So, what are Ice Flowers?Ice flowers, also known as frost flowers, are natural ice formations… Read More »Ice Flowers (Frost Flowers) on a Hike
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Which Lion would you be?
Neither. In our age of memes and oversimplified analogies, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing human society to the animal kingdom. Recently,… Read More »Which Lion would you be?
New Equipment – Backpack
So, I went and did a thing Saturday – I got a new backpack. My then-current backpack was a Teton Scout 3400 – a serviceable… Read More »New Equipment – Backpack
Conservative Christians are messed up
You can’t make this stuff up. So, Christians are very vocal on Facebook. But if you read their threads, they are full of hypocrisy. For… Read More »Conservative Christians are messed up
Economic Growth is an Illusion
Y’all do realize that “Economic Growth” is an illusion, right? In 1940, a 1 1/2 ounce piece of candy would cost you a nickle –… Read More »Economic Growth is an Illusion
The Electoral College for Idiots
Some of y’all are thoroughly confused as to what the Electoral College is meant to be. I’ll start with “Tyranny of the Masses” – this… Read More »The Electoral College for Idiots
Changes in Altitude
So.. since last post, I have moved to Saint Louis, MO. I am not dating anyone… not sure why. But, I do have a good… Read More »Changes in Altitude
Preconceived notions
Paraphrased something I read today… “I have no patience for fake people, whiny-little-bitches or liars. People whose idea of a vigorous discussion or argumentation is… Read More »Preconceived notions
Distilling Patience
I’m not sure who or what is in control of my life right now, but I am fairly certain, for better or worse, it is… Read More »Distilling Patience
The first entry
So, this is the second first entry… changed hosting servers (same company) and some things did not get transferred. So, why By Oaken Barb? It… Read More »The first entry