More than Scenery: The Wilderness is the Point
We cannot be what we do not know. In the measured course of things, knowledge precedes action. To be a great parent, for example, someView More
Don’t Move Out: A Guide to the Basement Revolution
A lot of us are broke. With rising inflation and stagnating wages, we can’t get a leg up. Kids are born into debt and itView More
Lessons from a Lake: Sailing for the First Time
I think about sailing a lot. It started with Moby Dick, a book I began reading in 2003. International travel plans forced an interruption, however,View More
How to Quit Lying to Your Kids: A Goat Story
Parents lie, often and ugly, and our children suffer for it. We need to stop. Hypocrisy, false promises, double-standards, and ineffective boundaries are examples ofView More
The Hidden Dangers of Fresh Breath
Recently over dinner, my wife’s daughter, Andrea, mentioned a report she had heard about mouthwash causing diabetes. I’ve been a nurse for almost 30 yearsView More
Growing Vegetables in the Foothills is Hard
September will be the beginning of our third year in Placerville, California Thoroughly charmed by the mixed conifer forests, abundant water features, and small-town ambience,View More