I ran across this the other day.  It is a long but good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?em  (This one does not seem to require sign in.)

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink (Same article, but this link is theoretically permanent--seems to require login though

Josh and I camped Friday and Saturday nights at Governor Dodge State Park. This is our second trip to Governor Dodge since moving to Wisconsin, our previous trip was before all the snow melted and when everything was gray and ugly... it didn't give me a very good impression of the park. As it turns out, it did not give me a fair impression of the ( Read more... )

They have re-designed the REI Quarter Dome tent, and it is absolution genius! My biggest complaint with the Quarter Dome we have (the model from 3 years ago), is that there just isn't nearly enough head room. More height would be nice, but what I really wished it had was more side-to-side room. Check out the picture, what they have done with the ( Read more... )

This looks really cool. Except at $60 for a swatch set, it positively reeks of scam.

Mmm... Maggots...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5580825/

The Onion: Chinese Factory Worker Can't Believe The Shit He Makes For Americans

This is pretty awesome: Prom outfits... made entirely of duct tape.

http://www.stuckatprom.com

Most of the time, when I go back and watch something awesome from my childhood, I discover that it isn't really as awesome as I remember. Bristlelip, however, is an exception to this rule. It's still totally awesome ( Read more... )

A decision about compost has been made. It should not put me in any danger of eviction or divorce. The first bag is in the freezer already. We'll see how it goes.

http://www.dfwnetmall.com/earth/compost-condo-apartment.htm

What: Backpacking trip ( Read more... )