The Comfort Crisis

Posted on December 30, 2024December 15, 2024 by Simon

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter is a well written book about how our actions have changed since we were hunter gatherers and the effects of those changes on our happiness and well being. It was r... Read More

Health

Posted on October 12, 2021October 5, 2021 by Simon

“With one or two notable exceptions, wealth is good for health.” Theodore Dalrymple, Mass Lysteria 1988 Subtitle “The Meaning of Health Scares”... Read More

Death by Acronym

Posted on January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 by Simon

Acronyms are extremely dangerous. On Christmas Eve I had a DVT that caused a PE that nearly killed me. I’m fine now and recovering. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) form in your extremities and someti... Read More

Toilet Data

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Simon

Remember if you feel thirsty or your urine is a dark color, drink more water. This was in the same restroom as the no diving sign from yesterdays post. It is very useful information for hikers in Phoe... Read More