Blog Posts
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Benton MacKaye Springer Mountain Loop
I grew up hiking the mountain trails of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina every summer. Occasionally those hikes would intersect with the Appalachian Trail. I remember feeling a bit in awe of the trail and of the thru-hikers who traversed this path from Georgia to Maine. It seemed somewhat mysterious to my young mind. Then…
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On Thistles
Have you ever pondered thistles? The Curse of Thistles We know that the ground did not produce thorns and thistles until sin entered the world. They were part of the curse. “Cursed is the ground because of you;In toil you will eat of itAll the days of your life.Both thorns and thistles it shall grow…
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Faith Over Fear
This looks like it will be an excellent event with incredible speakers! Saturday, May 13th @ 1 PM in Loganville, GA Tickets are $5 for limited access and $10 for full access including seating, and raffle tickets. Parking is free. Speakers include: Click here for more details and to purchase tickets. I hope to see…
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Ensuring an Educated Nation
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on…
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Mount Yonah Trail
The Mount Yonah Trail is among the most iconic trails in Northeast Georgia. The mountain’s unique profile is easily recognizable from miles away. The hiker who accepts the physical challenge of traversing to the top is rewarded with amazing views. Details: Journal: From the sunny parking lot, the shaded trail is a welcome relief. However…
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On Cushioned Shoes
My friends know that I am generally a barefooter. I do this for health reasons and may discuss it in depth in another post (or five) sometime. However a recent conversation brought up one aspect of this topic which I have been pondering lately. A friend said that modern walking surfaces are harder than historical…
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Firearms & Freedoms
A free docu-series discussing guns, the Second Amendment, and our liberties begins tonight. It is being promoted by several people and organizations I respect, including DC Project. Check it out!
