Corn Dodger Zen & The Tao of Hardtack
Posted By Matt Mitchell on May 7, 2010

Corn Dodger Zen Crouched around a campfire with a growling belly was no fine place to find yourself in the pioneer days of America. But, though the fare might be lean and bordering on bland,

Bring Back The Vent Window

The first vehicle I bought for myself with no help from anyone was a 1991 Chevy Silverado. It had 100k miles on it and at the time was six years old, but it was mine, and I was proud of it. The air

Let the Breeze Blow Through

Generally speaking, this is the best time of year to turn off the heat pump or air conditioner for a few weeks and get some fresh air flowing through your home. Research has shown that the quality

10 Steps to Zen [Part 6]: Declutter and Organize

There are certain life experiences that trigger huge changes for people: Getting married Having a child A child leaving home A death in the family Moving to a new place Getting a new job Sometimes

Knowing how to tie a good knot can mean the difference between life and death for a sailor or climber. But knotcraft is also useful–even necessary–for camping, scouting and, lest we forget,

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10 Steps to Zen [Part 5]: Simplify Your Diet

Healthy eating is a topic that gets a lot of attention on [re]evolver. A healthy, sustainable diet is at the core of what it means to [re]evolve in the first place. Bear in mind that there are multiple definitions of the word diet, and when I use the term here I’m referring not

Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 2010
10 Ways to Avoid Obesogens and their Fat-Boosting Ways

There’s never been a better argument for sustainability than this one: the plastic that encases the food you eat and drink, as well as the pesticides that taint your fruits and vegetables, and even the cosmetics you use may well be contributing to your heightened potential for

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010
10 Steps to Zen [Part 4]: Be Satisfied With Your Job

The workforce is plagued by stiff-necked managers and unbending bureaucracy. For every progressive company trying to improve the working environment and experience, there are ten thousand which refuse to change. For every manager or supervisor who is open to trying new ways of doing

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Updates in Project [re]evolution

News on the chicken front Last week I mentioned the chicken coop that was given to me, that I was going to tear down and rebuild for my own chickens. Well, that’s a wash (see crappy Blackberry photo I took at right). There wasn’t a solid piece of wood longer than two or

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6 Alternatives to Fast Food [The Fast Food Rebellion]

Shout it from the rooftops! Yes! Fast food is healthy and even wholesome! Not in America, mind you. American fast food is like the Empire, always building a better Death Star. So what do we do? We join the Rebellion. Alternatives to Fast Food When you find yourself in a rush and

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
10 Steps to Zen [Part 3]: Downsize Your Auto

Every time I see the fuel needle dip down toward “E” in my car I feel it–a tiny little turn of my stomach. It’s not much, and it’s one of those things you have to do so you put up with it. You fork over the wad of cash for enough go juice to get you to

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Become a Rush Hour Zen Master [a rush hour antidote]

Even during the height of the busiest time of the day on the worst stretch of road in the world (that’s actually moving and not at a standstill) you can wrap yourself in Zen. What you must do to accomplish this is remove yourself from the environment. It’s too easy to

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
All About Questing

Believe it or not, the quests aren’t just a jumble of blog posts. They actually have a purpose, and a structure. They’re ranked according to the a hierarchal chain (see below).  The quest compendium is complete, and we’ll be publishing ten to twenty quests per rank,

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Find a Local Hiking Trail of 1 or More Miles and Hike It.

Explore the natural world. Hike an established trail, ramble, trek or bushwalk and see what wonders nature is willing to display for you. Get some exercise, take some pictures to share with your [Re]Evolver tribemates, and, as always, leave no trace. Lists of hiking trails: http://www.localhikes.com/ Here

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Spring Done Sprung

This is what I’m talking about…some red maple buds blooming make me so happy! See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Matt Mitchell’s posterous Here are some more posts you might enjoy :)Start Here10 Ways to Avoid Obesogens and

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