Day: January 10, 2026💾

Political Activism

I used to be a lot more involved in political activism back in the day. But I’ve lost interest and have frankly been turned off by some much of the political ideology that goes along with it. I don’t like the idea of supporting groups that have only one limited world view on our country and are unwilling to see beyond what their group believes is right.

Maybe I’m too much of an iconoclast, too ready to jump ship when I only agree on seven out of ten points. Maybe I’m just too comfortable on where I stand today that I don’t feel like being involved with political movements is that important. Maybe loud and obnoxious protests aren’t my style.

Things could change in the Trump era. I like the man the lot but I am concerned with some of his policies and what they mean for the future of our country. Maybe I will be back out on the streets demanding change. Or maybe I’ll just go back in my fishing rod and shotgun, and forget about the world around me.

OTD NEGOTIATION HACK (Out the Door Price is KILLER) Kevin Hunter The Homework Guy

My dad is skeptical that dealers will give me out-the-door pricing on cars without stepping foot in dealerships. I don't know, but this video had some good suggestions on how to be clear and conscise on what you need and expect and it's part of the hours and hours of videos (and two library books) I've been reading on the automobile industry. I want to be both an informed consumer and not get hosed in the process, and end up with a truck I love that is reliable, takes me on many great adventures camping and the back country, and serves me well through my early retirement/start of the homestead.

Map: Spruce Mountain Trail
Map: Sand Lake
Map: Deer River State Forest
Map: Berrymill Pond Trail From North