A conversation with OA about my advocacy and industry background, Access Fund and the struggle for America’s public lands. Tell us a little bit about what you like to do outside and some of your favorite places to go. Since I discovered the realm of wild outdoor places as a webelos scout in Culver City,…
I’m really not sure how I feel about this ad promoting ‘Nature Rx’, in the style of the ubiquitous drug company schlock you see everywhere from Roku channel to pop ups when gaming (so I’ve heard…). On the one hand, it’s pretty hilarious; and promoting nature visitation is good for our collective community of businesses…
It’s truly a sad day. Dean Potter and flying partner Graham Hunt died this past weekend BASE-jumping in Yosemite off of Taft Point. They were not climbing, but BASE Jumping with Wingsuits for controlled gliding. Because they were high profile members of the climbing community (esp. Dean), there has been much press, conjecture and opinion.…
John is my next door neighbor. The incredible music that comes wafting over the fence we built together (about 10 years ago now) is one of the most beautiful gifts about where I live and gives me pride about where I’m from. John Fitzgerald Currently I’m living in south OC. I’ve discovered some great musicians…
Grateful Observation; This seems to be the year of taking Avy Danger seriously. Through the unhappy confluence of early snow fatalities and new developments in the advocacy community, I was inspired to post a ‘throwback Thursday’ image on my facebook page from a mid-2000’s hike in the San Gabriels with friends including one of the…
Lately I’ve noticed a spate of social media postings showing children marveling at rain and snow coming down from the skies. It’s such a delight to see their faces beaming and hear their voices screeching as they get soaked in it. But we, as adults, have learned to get ‘cozy’ inside, and we’ve seen enough…
Angela Lee Duckworth talks about the airy concept of ‘Grit’, or Passion + Perseverence Among the best TED talks I’ve seen; mostly because it doesn’t prescribe the solution, only describes the situation and leaves solutions for the future. Which is honest, but still hopeful. Developing Grit in kids… who can figure that one out? Still…