A Gem in the Sands of Sameness
There is a stunning contrast to many spaces in Utah, one of the fastest growing states in the country. The valleys are filling up with track housing and strip malls like sand flowing free from an hourglass. The wilderness, of which there is more here […]
Read moreSpeaking of beer
Readers might forgive my subjectivity when it comes to local beer tasting thus far. My favorites come from Uinta Brewing Company, founded by fellow Mainer, Will Hamill. Hamill grew up in Falmouth and his family still has a place in Harpswell. He first came to […]
Read moreSpeaking of beer
Readers might forgive my subjectivity when it comes to local beer tasting thus far. My favorites come from Uinta Brewing Company, founded by fellow Mainer, Will Hamill. Hamill grew up in Falmouth and his family still has a place in Harpswell. He first came to […]
Read moreFunny juxtaposition not so funny
I’ve been reading recent articles about the states of Utahns’ health and mental health being diametrically opposed. The articles, in Utah Stories and the Salt Lake Tribune, confirmed what I see and got me curious of what I suspect. What I see: Utahns are super […]
Read moreFunny juxtaposition not so funny
I’ve been reading recent articles about the states of Utahns’ health and mental health being diametrically opposed. The articles, in Utah Stories and the Salt Lake Tribune, confirmed what I see and got me curious of what I suspect. What I see: Utahns are super […]
Read moreHiking Perspectives a la dogs
Do you look down or around? From my observation, most human hiking companions do one or another. By habit, some cast their eyes on the ground, watching for roots, stones, and critters. Others have their heads in the clouds, or at least the ridges and […]
Read moreHiking Perspectives a la dogs
Do you look down or around? From my observation, most human hiking companions do one or another. By habit, some cast their eyes on the ground, watching for roots, stones, and critters. Others have their heads in the clouds, or at least the ridges and […]
Read moreDaypack and Saddlebag Must Haves
No doubt moving makes you appreciate what’s left behind. Sure, I love Utah. But where’s my Slipstream granola and Eco Lips lip balm? Two great products for day packs and saddlebags. I stumbled across both Iowa products while cruising farmer’s markets and reading local papers […]
Read moreMaine to Utah, circa 1849
Imagine my delight in learning a Maine family was among the first white folk to settle in this neighborhood! Meet Thomas and Mary Jane Butterfield of Farmington, Maine. [Photo at right shows the stone and brass monument, erected in their hometown, Herriman.] In the 1830’s, […]
Read moreAdjusting to a younger scene
It won’t be the old folks running you off the road or scooting ahead of you in the grocery line. It’ll be the teenagers. That’s the deal when you move from the oldest state in the country to the youngest one (according to the most […]
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