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Against fireworks and greedy human pleasures
There is no meaningful need for artificial light and sound displays—but so much need for us to marvel at what already exists.
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To the man who loved shorebirds
You were almost right—but only almost.
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Close encounters of the creature kind
It is so often these close encounters that fill us with wonder—that allow us to more fully appreciate our fellow creatures. But they are also, so often…
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Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf
"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5
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Notes on my recent internet searches
"Cattle dog puppy. "Cute cattle dog puppy." "Wombat." Online history captures (and misses) life's little moments
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What's the value of a fox-kit moon?
My sense of wonder is a salve for the sacrifices’ sting—and I would trade even more for moments like this.
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The pile on of pets where they're prohibited
I can’t stop caring about this. I don’t want to stop caring about this.
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Would you go to Mars?
I want to be an animal among animals.
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Utah hike roundup
Our dog-friendly and humans-only adventures from the last few weeks
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What does it mean to be “outdoorsy”?
When I first shared our van life plans, I got an anonymous message wondering why we wanted to live on the road.
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Our visit to Denali National Park’s sled dog kennel
My favorite part of Denali National Park?
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How we trained our dog to leave prey alone by default
Spoiler: She gets to chase critters on occasion.
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