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I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

QUAKER PARENTS

Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research. By Gail Cornwall Lisa Sorgini April 3, 2025 ATLANTIC One morning in 1991, I prayed with the fervor that only a … Continue reading

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BOYS

What Parents of Boys Should Know Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more. By Joshua Coleman Photograph by Vasantha Yogananthan April 30, 2025, ATLANTIC Apparently, I cried a … Continue reading

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BEAR CANISTERS

A few days ago, I hiked into a remote ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. I had a winter zone permit, a break in the storm, and the kind of solitude you only find in alpine terrain during a blizzard. … Continue reading

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CHICKEN

The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white meat. By Sarah Zhang Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. April 28, 2025 ATLANTIC Few things in life are both cheaper … Continue reading

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THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL TRAIL

A first look at the Great American Rail-Trail—and which section to cycle in 2025 The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already opened in Washington state. Palouse Falls … Continue reading

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GREAT WHITE SHARKS

A baby great white shark, likely not Liberty, takes the bait during a research expedition off Long Island. National Geographic/James Blake Baby great white shark reveals huge nursery near NYC in scientific first Liberty, named for the famous New York … Continue reading

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BIOLUMINESCENT TIDES

Where to see the world’s brightest bioluminescent tides Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world’s shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, these are the best places to catch the notoriously elusive natural phenomenon. The phenomenon requires … Continue reading

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DEVIL RAYS

122 devil rays joined in a wild mating ritual that lasted for hours. See it here. Scientists captured rare footage of the animals in a stunning “courtship vortex” that raises concerns about their survival. Munk’s devil rays (Mobula munkiana) are … Continue reading

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CREDIT CARDS

There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards Yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich By Annie Lowrey Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 2025 THE ATLANTIC  The American consumer is tapped out. Grocery prices are bananas, housing prices are obscene, … Continue reading

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HOW THE RICH AVOID PAYING TAXES

Illustration by Akshita Chandra / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 17, 2025 THE ATLANTIC  America’s superrich have always found ways to avoid paying taxes, but in recent years, they’ve discovered what might be the mother of all loopholes. It’s a … Continue reading

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