I shot this on holiday break while backpacking the  Nā Mauna Huna Highlands. A mountain range that not many folks know about or dare attempt. One reason is because the volcanic terrain is so harsh that it can cause severe elephantiasis of the toe and hallucinations where you keep seeing frothy daiquiri machines . The other reason is it doesn't actually exist. Happy 2026 folks! I don't know about you but I'm galloping out of that slimy, unsettling year and kicking up dust on

Thanksgiving can bring a lot of things to the table. Not just the steamy dishes and that smoked bird in the center, but there's another flood of senses that fills the room. A holiday table can bring together the most colorful gathering of humans. Just like the food on the table, some of the characters around the table are filling, some are new and fun, some aren't as interesting but necessary, some are your favorites, some are comforting, some are really complicated. Maybe yo

I think we can all agree this holiday season feels very different. I stumbled on old blogs from around this time of year, some from last year and some from three years ago, and they all have a similar tone. An accelerated momentum heading into the holidays. I compared our November energy to "crazed squirrels getting ready for the cold season. Filling, layering, piling, decorating, inviting, eating…spiking!!!" This year feels more hesitant with less haste. More careful and les