As summer winds down in the Northern Hemisphere and the cooler evenings begin, one’s thoughts return to the great outdoors and one last camping trip before the snow may fly in these parts. Camping has surged in popularity over recent decades, driven by various factors that highlight its appeal and its numerous benefits. This outdoorContinue reading “Exploring the Benefits of Camping: Nature, Health, and Bonding”
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The Charm of Al Fresco Dining
Fortunately, a friend and I had reservations for dinner on the waterfront outdoor patio at a local restaurant. While we were quickly shown to our seats, at least a dozen people – who hadn’t made reservations – waited their turn to be seated. I love eating outside, and based on the patio packed with patrons,Continue reading “The Charm of Al Fresco Dining”
Discovering Small-Town Living: Community, Nature, and Security
It has been 10 months since I moved from a bustling city/region of 650,000 people (about half the population of Hawaii) to a village of 1,000 people at most. It is located a half hour north of a city of 85,000 so all the major amenities are nearby. I wasn’t sure I’d manage all rightContinue reading “Discovering Small-Town Living: Community, Nature, and Security”
John Berkovich Talks 