Capitalism is a design principle, not a market

I’m reading Mark Fisher’s Capitalist Realism. The post-election, post-UnitedHealth assassination has me excited and a little manic. I can feel the zeitgeist shifting and accelerating to the Left in a way not seen in my lifetime. It’s thrilling, liberating, and energizing. My excitement means I bring up the idea of Ending Capitalism more and more… Continue reading Capitalism is a design principle, not a market

It’s Always Wrong to “Wait and See”

The Left just experienced a marginal loss with disastrous consequences. Since the election, if you’re anything like me, you’ve been mired in tactical “What now?!” conversations anchored in grief, rage, fracture, fatigue, and uncertainty. The fatigue and uncertainty often lead to sober, level-headed, adult-in-the-room assertions such as: “We don’t know, let’s wait and see.” “We… Continue reading It’s Always Wrong to “Wait and See”

Canoe Camping 101: Gear, Packing & Loading

I’ve compiled everything I’ve learned about canoe camping gear, packing, and loading into an introductory guide. This post contains a summary. The full version is here. Canoe camping blends the ease of car camping with the adventure of backcountry hiking, offering access to remote areas without the burden of carrying everything on your back. Unlike… Continue reading Canoe Camping 101: Gear, Packing & Loading