Eaten Alive to Save the Jungle?
I recently finished reading “Mother of God,” by the guy who tried to get himself swallowed by an anaconda on the Discovery Channel. I must admit, I did not know […]
Back to the Beach
I grew up under the influence of the ocean–between San Diego California and Guanacaste Costa Rica– and with a surfer for a dad–I was set. Off to college at UC […]
A Tracking Companion
I’m really excited about my new tracking book! You can check it out by clicking below: A Tracking Companion By Marley Peifer
Book Review: The Four Hour Workweek
Regardless of whether working four hours a week is possible or even desirable this book presents a refreshing perspective that is intrinsically valuable. The “Four Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss […]
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, […]