Category Archives: Sports & Recreation

Baking in a Box Oven

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

For all you big scouts headed off for a weekend of camping, I’ve been reposting some popular camping-related posts from last year. This week’s re-posts have included how to make a fire starter and build a box oven. Today, let’s … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Box Oven for Camping

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, I’m reposting some popular camping-related posts from last year. Today, learn how to make a box oven — great for baking outdoors. I still have the one I made in the video below, and … Continue reading →

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Ladies & Gentlemen, Start Your Fires (Safely)!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

We’re days away from Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer and camping season, so I thought I’d spend the week reposting a few popular posts on the subject from last year. I’ll be making the pilgrimage to the … Continue reading →

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Lady Bird Johnson and Her Wildflower Center

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Walking as much as I have this year has reminded me just how beautiful this part of the world is. It’s spring, of course, and most everywhere is lovely in spring. But this winter’s rain brought us a vivid wildflower … Continue reading →

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Walking for Fitness and Fun

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Reboot Camp Post #3: I’m Actually Moving, and It Feels Pretty Good! After years of non-stop sitting, with only intermittent fits of exercise, I clearly need to move. Yes, it will help weight loss, but there’s a bigger issue: healthy … Continue reading →

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