Fishing Esnagi Lake 2022
This month, I had the opportunity to go on an epic fishing trip to Esnagi Lake in northern Ontario, Canada. My friend Steve, who also goes to Guatemala, invited me. Access to the lake is limited to train-in or fly-in. We took the train….
The beekeeper’s Brother… A Return to Beekeeping
In April, I picked up some honeybees. I did some beekeeping back when I was in high school and I decided it was time to get back into the hobby. I have assisted my sister with her honeybees that past couple of years. (She…
Burning Wood
“The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness.” — Henry David Thoreau Why burn wood in…
Guatemala 2020 – Medical mission Trip
This year, I once again returned to the Highlands of Guatemala for a 12 day Medical Mission trip. I once again served in the triage area. The general flow of patients typically followed this pattern: The patient is seen by in-country staff outside the…
Packing for a mission trip 101
As you prepare to go on a mission trip one task that can seem daunting, especially if one is new to mission trips, is packing for the trip. Packing for a mission trip is different than packing for a normal vacation. The goal of…
So you want to go on a mission trip…
Mission trips appeal to many people. Why? Is it the opportunity to travel… the chance to serve fellow mankind… An opportunity to hang out with like-minded people… to serve one’s God? Perhaps it is a combination of all of the above. One thing is…
Potatoes!
One of the things I enjoy a lot about this time of year is harvest time. About a couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to help my sister do some yard work and harvest her potatoes. She was growing some potatoes that…
Honeybees… How Sweet it is.
My introduction to honeybees probably occurred when I was very young… I do not remember the exact encounter. My grandfather kept honeybees. I do not have any memories of this, but I know that he always had a garden and he must have recognized…
What’s Growing in your garden?
As summer progresses, I am delighted to see things growing in my garden. What started as a seed, or seedling, is becoming something that will undoubtedly become a gastronomical delight. This year, I planted some plants that I have never grown before! What are…
Guatemala
This country has a special place in my heart. Guatemala was home to the Mayan civilization (at its peak from around 250 AD to 900 AD). The Mayan were a powerful and advanced civilization and much of what they constructed can still be visited…
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