The goodness of Guatemala…

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of my first solo international trip, when wanderlust outweighed patience. As they say, “If you always wait for the time to be perfect, you may find yourself waiting a long time.” My wanderlust has not always fit into my friends’ calendars. For years I had waited for the time…

The solid “click” of a well-built pack. Boundary(s) welcome.

Keen modular design, Bluesign® sustainable materials – Boundary Supply deserves consideration. Kickstarter. It all started for me on Kickstarter in 2017. I was on a quest to find the ideal travel backpack for my needs, combining space for my camera equipment, laptop or tablet, chargers and cords, books, headphones, etc., all in a relatively compact…

From outdoor fireplace to a pizza oven… I hope.

ISO ideas for revamping my existing outdoor fireplace into an oven. Let me pick your brain… My 1971 ranch home has an existing outdoor fireplace. I would love to convert it to an outdoor oven for pizzas, breads, etc.. But, I have zero experience in this area. This post may be wishful thinking, but I…