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, a well-supplied traveler on a long trek would probably have eaten corn dodgers along the

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 conditioner went out on it after I’d had it for a couple years, and I didn’t

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 of indoor air can be worse than outdoor air. That’s saying something, in this

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, fishing. Need to string up a makeshift clothesline? If you don’t know the

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 when we’re in the midst of one of these life changing events, we do something

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

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

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

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

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