The Evolving Adventure

I'm feeling a bit like I'm stuck in a Corb Lund song entitled Truck Got Stuck. 

Today's episode is an update on the truck search with some learnings--and adventures--test driving a Toyota, Ford, and repairing (again) the Forester which has been unofficially dubbed The Death Trap. The following statement from Marcel Proust sure is holding true for this... adventure:

“We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.”

I reference the Chris Fix and The Homework Guy videos as part of my inspection process on any vehicle I consider. 

What has the hawk swooped by to share with us all today? Find out on this special bonus episode of the Wisdom of the Wilderness podcast.

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Today's episode focuses on tips to manage a heat wave like the unusual one sweeping across the west right now: it was 106F/41C as I recorded!

This link to NOLS Wilderness Medicine is a great resource for preventing and treating heat illness. 

https://blog.nols.edu/2015/08/11/preventing-and-treating-heat-illness

The last episode of a three-part series detailing my recent experience purchasing a new-to-me vehicle, and what I learned the hard way. I hope you can learn from my mistakes the next time you're purchasing a vehicle. There are some great resources available online that walk you through conducting an inspection, how to negotiate, and what to be aware of. Enjoy!

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“We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” Marcel Proust

Being in a heat wave can be a challenge, yet it also offers several invitations to reassess routines, plans and life. Join me today for some thoughts on what additional wisdom the heat wave shares. 

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Part two of a three-part series detailing my recent experience purchasing a new-to-me vehicle, being Whitehorsed working on the issues that unexpectedly popped up immediately after purchase, and what I learned the hard way. I hope you enjoy this story, and can learn from my mistakes the next time you're purchasing a vehicle.

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So I nearly ran into a cougar just moseying down the trail today... pretty unusual, but also it was a life goal of mine to see one, so it's a great day! My encounter was over quickly, as the cougar just walked into the bush. Others may have different experiences when encountering a mountain lion. I decided to look into the wisdom and medicine that cougar/mountain lion has to share, and share some ways to embody that in our lives. Again, all readings are from the Sams & Carson Medicine Cards. 

I refer to a video from last summer of a trail runner being threatened by a cougar. The raw video can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p25MgRZ9rJc&t=9s

Here's a link to an interview with another trail runner who killed a cougar that attacked him in Colorado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fUZw6er0Eg

Have you encountered a cougar? I'd love to hear your story: contact me at [email protected] 

Is there a moose on the loose in your life? Listen along to find out what moose medicine can offer, and where the energy might be found.

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Part one of a three-part series detailing my recent experience purchasing a new-to-me vehicle, being Whitehorsed working on the issues that unexpectedly popped up immediately after purchase, and what I learned the hard way. I hope you enjoy this story, and can learn from my mistakes the next time you're purchasing a vehicle. 

Questions? Comments? Guest suggestions? Connect with me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening today, friends! Today I'm talking about some of the wisdom shared with us by deserts, with examples from some of my desert experiences. Enjoy!

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