The Borscht Ultimatum

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The Borscht Ultimatum

Late at night on a train in Siberia, I had a run-in with the Russian mob over a bowl of borscht. I should have listened to the little voice in my gut when I entered the dining car at the back of the train. Something was wrong. This wasn’t like the other dining cars... »

The Hunting Hangover

Sunday, January 3, 2010
The Hunting Hangover

I think I look quite bad-ass in my pink snuggly – don’t you? Here I am waiting in a blind for some deer to walk by. And walk by they did, though not close enough for me to capitalize due to my weak archery... »

Holiday Fat

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Holiday Fat

Ritual and celebration at solstice time has been the norm around the world long before the commercial “holiday season” was recognized. Many cultures, including Pagan, Norse, German, Native American and Japanese, have solstice-related symbols and myths in common with our own, such as the... »


Fall Chores

Friday, October 30, 2009
Fall Chores

Once the cold hits, it’s tempting to abandon the garden and huddle inside. As well you should. But before you tuck yourself in cozy, don’t forget to tuck in... »

Will hunt for food

Friday, October 9, 2009
Will hunt for food

I went home to Montana for a few weeks of hunting on an early-season cow elk tag.  Naturally, I saw nothing but bulls. This is Murphy-esque because while bulls... »

Midwife to a Hen

Friday, October 9, 2009
Midwife to a Hen

Or is it husband to a hen? Let's just say our relationship deepened, thanks to a gift of fertilized eggs from our neighbor, Dick. »