Because I like to be prepared, I have constructed a detachable key-ring full of small tools that I wear on my belt at all times. My belt loops through it and it passes over the top of my trousers and hangs on the inside. This placement prevents a bulge in my pocket and can easily [...]
I’ve been pondering the concept of survival, which presupposes that first someone is in a predicament. It reminds me of my brief training in martial arts, that is, your best defense… is not putting yourself in the path of danger.
As this fall season is about to turn into winter, where I live, most leaves have [...]
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I was just reflecting on the beginnings of my fascination with fire. The very mention of fire seems to throw up “red flags” for those I speak to, and all too often I hear the word “Pyro” in response. Like so many other topics, a reaction by those who are uninformed skews the whole context.
Fire [...]

