Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category

Marconi Union - Weightless

The best marketed ambient music track ever…

It is being hyped as “scientifically proven to be the most relaxing song ever.”  There are even hints that it may be “dangerous” to listen to while driving etc.  The song is “Weightless” by Marconi Union. According to the study, in creating “Weightless,” the band uses a process called ‘entrainment’ to relax the listener – [...]

ChrisCast 09-16-2011 RAIN!!!

Yes, it does rain in Central Texas!  Talk about a welcome surprise. And yes, Dallin did say matter-of-factly this morning, “It’s going to rain,” as I dropped him off at school.

Paleo Update

Okay, so it is natural to slip when transitioning your diet from the high-fat, high-processed, high-sugar junk – so I guess I am not a complete failure. I went to see my doctor last night and felt like a nervous kid going to confession. I blurted out, “I totally blew it today with a coke [...]

Food, Inc.

Longtime readers know I am a fan of documentaries. I especially like learning about how “the man is keeping us down.” Food, Inc. is not only a great lesson in that but, as someone who has taken a lot of time to educate himself on our food supply, sure to be on my suggested “must [...]

ChrisCast 03-22-2011

Don’t forget to take time out for the important things!

ChrisCast 02-12-2011

Pay attention to all the amazing things around you.

You gotta love this planet!

I have been watching a show on National Geographic entitled, “Into the Lost Crystal Caves,” and I am blown away by it.  I just love the fact that we think we know so much about this planet and others but constantly discover that we know next to nothing. These caves are amazing!  We are talking [...]

What a sweet ride it has been… and continues to be.

Okay, so I am about a year into this “change of life” that culminated in my marriage and the addition of three amazing kids to my household – so what’s the verdict?  Duh – you KNOW I think it rocks. A lot has changed in the last year.  Again – duh.  I am writing this [...]

Worth Quoting

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn

Central Texas’ Cool Critters

I’ve already mentioned the serious numbers of scorpions around our new home in Wimberley, but thought it was time to mention a couple of the other critters we have in abundance. The first one you cannot help but notice this time of year.  You may think the cacophony of sound you hear in and around [...]