A Burning Need

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Even in the face of my worst anxiety, the fireplace has always been there to clear my head and calm my heart.

Photo Series: Detroit’s Feral Homes

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Jim Griffioen photographs city houses slowly being reclaimed by the wild.

Ten things I've learned from being at the cottage

Rocks are sharp. Television is over-rated. Looks can be deceiving. A giant spider might be more interested in hanging out on some wood than bugging/biting you. Hanging out on wood is a popular bug activity. Ants, spiders, termites, earwigs…they all love hanging out on some wood. Consequently, if you don’t like bugs all that much, [...]

When Wood Is Stronger Than Bone

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With the death of his friend in a hiking accident, Nick Pappadopolous learns firsthand the raw and terrible power of nature.

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Sunday Morning Wood

“Are you ready for some football?” Samuel L. Jackson The sun peeks through the open bedroom window.  It’s a cool morning and the light breeze feels good as you rise from your warm, toasty bed.  You sit up, stretch, look down and there you see it.  Sunday Morning Wood. Pull your mind out of the [...]