Michael Pollan on Psychedelics
Michael Pollan is one of my favorite authors to take up the task of examining human-nature relationships. He examines ways in which nature and culture intersect on the most basic […]
Specialization is for Insects
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, […]
Learn Faster:
Here is a practical technique that you can apply to learning almost any new skill but is especially useful for nature artists and nature journalers! I have been unintentionally doing […]
Book Review: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
You probably know by now that I am interested in studying tools and techniques for self-awareness, self-motivation, and creative productivity. As part of this study, I have been reading “Tools […]
I’m So Obsessed Learning a New Thing!!!
I’m obsessed… Orchids, epiphytes, reptiles, amphibians, driftwood, moss, wabi-sabi scaped miniature ecosystems. I have enough self-awareness to recognize when I am obsessed learning a new thing. This time, I’m gonna […]
Share Your Work!
You might remember your math teacher telling you that the answer was important but “showing your work” was also part of the points on a test. As it turns out, […]
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Hadza Day Six
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Lake Eyasi Sunset
I describe the scene at sunset and muse out loud in the land of the Hadzabe. Save
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Hadza Day Five
In this audiorecording, I continue to describe more of my adventures and observations with the Hadza hunter gatherers of Tanzania. This time, I visit a different group and describe more […]
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Hadza and Cultural Tourism
On my third day with the Hadza I tag along with the women for a little bit to learn about some of the plant resources they gather and use. When […]