Category Archives: Philosophy

Living In the Moment

Let’s face it: certain catchphrases just go with our family’s lifestyle: off the grid, self-reliance, self-sufficiency (two different concepts, let’s not get into that right now), mindfulness, frugality—the list is long. I stumble over one particular phrase in the list: … Continue reading

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The Illusion of Security

Lately, we’ve been discussing risk. The other day as I stepped off the trail to relieve myself, I asked Aly to keep an eye out for trouble. When she asked what kind of trouble she should look for, I thought … Continue reading

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