A Wanderer

Not all who wander are lost.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

I am a recently retired accountant/finance professional looking to explore all of the interests I have had over the years, promising myself that I would pursue them “when I had the time”. Maybe you are on a similar journey.


LATEST POSTS


  • Observing Dryad’s Saddle: The Forest’s Spotted Surprise

    You can see my observation on the iNaturalist site here. A Welcome Sight in Spring Today’s woodland walk brought a delightful surprise: a beautiful cluster of Dryad’s Saddle mushrooms, also known as Polyporus squamosus. This impressive bracket fungus often appears on dead or dying hardwood trees—particularly elm, maple, or box elder—and is a welcome herald…

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  • Derek’s Stuff

    I have mentioned Derek in an earlier post about my cherry/purpleheart dining room table. In this short clip from his most recent YouTube video, you see his stone kitchen sink. I have been impressed by Derek’s metalworking and blacksmithing, and am amazed by his stoneworking skills. You can see more of his work on his…

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  • Exploring the Evolution of Information in James Gleick’s Work

    I have found “information” fascinating. It seems to tie everything together. That is what attracted me to The Information.

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  • 🌿 Hyssop: The Sacred Herb with Healing Power

    A few years back, I enjoyed making mead. My son, who also makes mead, suggested using hyssop in my mead. I also noticed at the store of a Bucks County PA distillery, hyssop-infused bourbon. I tried unsuccessfully for a few years to grow it, but last year I finally got it to grow. I did…

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  • The Philosophy of The One-Straw Revolution

    When we sold our Pennsylvania house, we had to install a new septic system as a condition of the sale. The only place on the property that suited the installation was at the location of my garden, so the garden had to be destroyed. I had gardened for 16 years using permaculture principles. No chemical…

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  • Slow-Carb Diet: Make Your Own Vinaigrette

    I generally follow the slow-carb diet as prescribed by Tim Ferriss in The 4-hour Body. When using salad dressings, I try to use no sugar varieties, and especially with no sugar added. These have been almost exclusively store-bought and almost always use seed oils. To avoid these, I thought I would start making my own,…

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