Getting in Shape for Hiking Season
Hike Season begins today. Over the next 10 weeks, I will build up to a 20 mile hike carrying a backpack loaded at 20% of my body weight. I started conditioning in January with...
Category: Lifestyle
What I Pack for the Chicago Marathon
For the fourth year, I will be part of the Medical Communication Team at the Chicago Marathon this weekend. Not only is the event a great time, it is a wonderful volunteer opportunity. If...
Everyday Carry
Everyday Carry refers to items you keep on a consistent basis for normal everyday needs. People who work in a warehouse may carry a pocket knife or box cutter and gloves. Nurses or Paramedics...
Gear: Victorinox SwissCard
Leave it to Victorinox to make a multi-tool that redefines the concept. The SwissCard is a small, credit card-sized multi-tool that I keep in my Everyday Carry bag. It has everything you expect from...
My Jeep Wave Score
The Jeep Wave is a courtesy extended between Jeep owners that goes back as far was World War II. The wave acknowledges a shared understanding and appreciation of the Jeep’s amazing capabilities and the...
5 Mistakes Most People Make When Camping at Starved Rock
With more than 2-million visitors every year, Starved Rock State Park is one of the top attractions in Illinois. People flock to explore the deep canyons, waterfalls, and scenic views over the Illinois River....
Merit Badge Training
Rainbow Council held a special training course for Boy Scout Merit Badges here in Joliet. I have been a counselor for several years, but never had any formal training on how to manage the...
How to Find Time for a Hobby
No matter how hard we try, there are just 24 hours in a day. And no matter how much harder we try, our to-do lists never get shorter. Fortunately, there is a unexpected hack...
Flying Over Chicago’s Frozen Beaches
In honor of the first day of Winter, I give you a drone flight over a frozen Lake Michigan.
Experimenting with the #HamRadio Wilderness Protocol
I called CQ at the top and bottom of the hour on the two frequencies with the best chance of a band opening. Either no one heard me, or no one was monitoring.
