• Scenes from The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover, Vermont

    On a cold and cloudy Monday morning in February 2023, Emily Slatin and I decided to take a day trip to Glover, Vermont to check out The Museum of Everyday Life. When we arrived after a three-hour trip, it appeared a small, unassuming outbuilding, but inside was a grand variety of obscure curiosities. I’ve never…

  • Awash in the Ecstasy of Childish Dreams

    Niagara Falls, New York is a place many associate with romance. It’s considered to be an important vacation destination, and it’s regarded by many as a truly impressive spectacle as a natural wonder. Now, yes, it’s particularly impressive from a practical power generation standpoint. But, when I had the chance to beat the crowds and…

  • What You Leave Behind

    Some people think that they have all these answers, that they have found all these cheap tricks of faking out others into giving them a bunch of money for the “answers” to living a “good” life. But then you see what they promise is nothing but material wealth. It’s all useless to you when you’re…

  • Scenes from Richmil Ranch, Colorado

    Richmil Ranch, Arapahoe County, Colorado, near Byers and Deer Trail, May 2015 Nestled amidst the rolling hills and vast plains of Arapahoe County, Colorado, lies the picturesque and serene Richmil Ranch. This sprawling oasis of natural beauty is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, offering a stunning escape from the hustle and…