Cooking with fire is the hallmark of Francis Mallmann’s style. He hails from deep in Patagonia, Chile, but his bold rustic cooking and way of life are world renowned and could just as easily be from Montana. Mallmann owns nine restaurants located all around the world but chooses to make his home on an islandContinue reading “Francis Mallman, Master of Food and Fire”
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Frozen Dead Guy and the Curious Moose of Nederland, Colorado
In a shed in the hills above Nederland, Colorado there is a cryogenically frozen man from Norway who has inspired an annual festival that rings in the coming Spring and is appropriately called “Frozen Dead Guy Days.” Visitors to Nederland will find that it has far more to offer than just an amateur cryogenics experiment,Continue reading “Frozen Dead Guy and the Curious Moose of Nederland, Colorado”
The Wolf in the Mirror
Jackson, WY 2016 The 3/4 moon danced in and out of the clouds creating shadows that danced over the cold barren landscape. Hungry and weary from a difficult journey, a herd of elk arrived in the Elk reserve ready for an easy meal and relative shelter from the elements. The moon went behind aContinue reading “The Wolf in the Mirror”
Inside a U.S.P.S.A Tactical Pistol Competition
Turn, step, draw, shoot. It is the fifth stage of my first United States Practical Shooters Association tactical pistol event and I have made it this far without being disqualified. This is the hardest stage yet, with the most opportunity to break the range safety rules and I’m a bit nervous on the starting block. Continue reading “Inside a U.S.P.S.A Tactical Pistol Competition”
America Should Not Be Fair
Fair can never be an American value because fairness is in the eye of the beholder. Any situation can be construed to be fair or unfair depending on the viewpoint presented. That is why it is such an effective strawman argument on social media and in political discourse. Whether it is concerning the appointment ofContinue reading “America Should Not Be Fair”
The American Bill of Responsibilities
Our founding fathers laid a groundbreaking path forward for us as a nation that values freedom and liberty when they created the bill of rights. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution only create half the foundation needed for us to manage the wealthiest populace in the history of the World. With rights come responsibilities. Continue reading “The American Bill of Responsibilities”
The PBR is the Evolution of Rodeo
The Professional Bull Riding tour is not your granddaddy’s rodeo. It features Rank bulls, fearless riders and flaming dirt and bills itself as America’s original extreme sport. The rodeo roots of the sport combine with pop culture, dance music and modern athletic training and conditioning to create a spectacle unlike any other. The performanceContinue reading “The PBR is the Evolution of Rodeo”
Zen and the Art of Skeet Shooting
Good skeet shooters think very little when they shoot successfully. They say pull, react to the situation and the clay disintegrates. It’s akin to a Zen meditation where the mind is not the driving influence of the action. Often when they miss, they know exactly what happens, usually before they pull the trigger. Their mindContinue reading “Zen and the Art of Skeet Shooting”
It’s Time to Stop Winning
America is a nation divided. It’s not a division of black and white, it’s a division of red and blue that is stretching the fabric of our society towards it breaking point. The two-party political system has devolved to an us and them slugfest with each party working non-stop to land a blow against theirContinue reading “It’s Time to Stop Winning”
Are Masks the Hill We’re Going to Die On?
I hate wearing masks and unless you are in the mask making business or one of those weird folks who is just excited to have a new accessory, I’m going to assume you do too. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s take an honest look at the debate regarding mask wearingContinue reading “Are Masks the Hill We’re Going to Die On?”
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