I’m not a scientist or doctor, have not studied the science of vaccines first hand, and I don’t have kids. I was vaccinated as a child, and (seemingly) had no negative health problems as a result. That said, my only experience of life, as a child of the 80's, is that of living in a country where the majority of people…

The most fundamental principle of meditation is to unstress and step away from the static of both the external world and the “barking dog” of our own internal mental chatter. Using a device-based program with audio playing is still missing the ultimate point of disconnecting. Yeah, sure, “everyone meditates in their…

An important consideration - to me, at least, as a runner - is the intersection at which efficiency and artificial assistance meet. In other words, at what point do the elements in a shoe, such as a ton of springy foam and a kind of rebound plate in the sole, constitute....well, cheating? How much assistance can a…

It’s a nice starter kit, but I’m immediately gazing at a few gaping holes in this arsenal. First, garlic powder. Sure, fresh garlic is cheap, superior, and relatively easy to use, but in a pinch (if you run out of garlic cloves), having some garlic powder on hand can save the day for countless recipes. If blended…

I’m big on ground mustard seed. Much like bay leaves, ground mustard adds some subtle notes to lots of things.

A good alternative is a hanging L-sit, using a pull-up bar. It can be a little easier on the shoulders (for some folks), and can help beginners build up to a strict 90degree “L” hold. But it also offers the progression of an L-sit pullup, which is full body engagement.

Use packing cubes? Stuff sacks? Ziploc bags? Seems like there are a lot of good ways to get around needing multiple compartments.