In planning a trip to the California Sierras I found the FS USDA website to be significantly lacking, so I created this post to help me and hopefully others in planning their future trips. Read More (00324) >>>

This was an interesting long weekend with my first local pub-crawl, Trump's Big Beautiful Bill signed, Elon Musk jabbering about a new political party, and some good home-cooked-eats, which were... Read More (00323) >>>

I love going to Camp Edison at Shaver Lake! I have been there 7 times, and I am looking forwared to #8. The best things to do... Read More (00322) >>>

Since I do not make blog posts for my work, and I am not in that business whatsoever, I have to continue to learn about 'industry best practices'. Here is what I learned... Read More (00321) >>>

As I just finished up my new Blog Post System, I was ready to start using it and noticed that my last post was from March 24, 2025. I knew I hadn’t posted for a few weeks, but that was... Read More (00320) >>>

Wikipedia became one of the top 10 websites in 2007, but did you know that there are several other Wikis under the parent company Wikimedia? I just learned about other projects such as Wikimedia Commone where you can get free..... Read More (00319) >>>

I am going to start a new book Wind and Truth, from one of my favorite authors - Brandon Sanderson. The first book I read from this author was Mistborn, which I really enjoyed. Since then I have read probably over 10 different books from him including...... Read More (00318) >>>

The trade war first began on February 4, 2025 when Trump set a 10% tariff on China, and a later reversed 25% tariffs to Canada and Mexico, which were reinstated a month later. The following weeks have been chaotic, with tariffs being applied, and removed, to be applied again. The last week it seems that the stock market has had enough and the selling began..... Read More (00317) >>>

You love National Geographic Trails Illustrated Topographical Maps because they are the ultimate adventure companion for your backpacking trips. These maps aren’t just about navigation—they’re about immersing yourself in the wild, planning epic journeys, and discovering the hidden gems of California’s backcountry. Here’s why they hold such a special place in your heart: Read More (00316) >>>

I never thought I needed a smartwatch—until I got one. At first, I wondered if it would just be another gadget collecting dust on my nightstand. But after a few weeks of wearing it, I realized it had subtly transformed my daily routine. From tracking my steps to managing notifications without constantly checking my phone, my first smartwatch experience was full of surprises—both good and bad. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way. Read More (00315) >>>