Secrects of the Ice Cave

I set out at dawn, just as the first light brushed the horizon, enough to guide my steps along the trail. The hike to the ice caves was a long one, winding through back country, with only a path to ease the journey. Back then, the caves were a secret gem, known only to a

When the Earth Moves Beneath You

Working on a seismic dynamite crew wasn’t your everyday job. It was two of us, out in the rugged terrain, setting off charges to help map the earth’s underground secrets. We’d drive from one drilled 75-foot hole to another. We carefully lowering 5-pound torpedo-shaped charges deep into the ground. Using long 10-foot sticks, we’d push

The Forgotten Tree

Back when I lived in Inglewood, many years ago, a friend gave me a little tree as a gift. It came in one of those plastic planting bags—just a few feet tall, barely more than a twig. She smiled and said, “Plant it in your backyard. One day, it might give you some shade.” So,

Embracing the Challenge

Every year, I’ve found myself taking on a new Halloween project to share with my colleagues. It started small—a simple carved pumpkin, lit with flickering LEDs I’d wired together myself. That first project brought a few smiles, and the spark of joy it created motivated me to try again the next year. Each Halloween, I

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A Day on the Green

It was a few days before the start of fall, and the company’s annual golf day had arrived. I work for a company that owns a golf course, and once a year, we get to spend a day out there at the company’s expense. This year, the weather was perfect, a wonderful balance between the

The Iron Horizon: The Knowledge of Tomorrow