NFR What Are You Reading
- Thread starter Robert Engleheart
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'Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind'...follows the emergence, and how, of Homo Sapiens from the handful of other Homus species that were on the planet of the time. The core tenet being the ability of Homo Sapien to communicate in much broader, figurative ways, allowing the formation of larger groups to coalesce and organize much more effectively than the other species which could not effectively communicate to group build successfully.
Also dispels the primitive characterization of Neanderthal's, who were far more like Home Sapien than not, producing art and inter-breeding with Homo Sapiens, which is why Neanderthal genome's are found in populations around the world...and stronger in some more than others..lol
Also dispels the primitive characterization of Neanderthal's, who were far more like Home Sapien than not, producing art and inter-breeding with Homo Sapiens, which is why Neanderthal genome's are found in populations around the world...and stronger in some more than others..lol
So true. We've all seen examples of people whose Neanderthal roots are over-represented.
I'm re-reading John Wesley Powell's account, The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons. Having visited the desert SW and Grand Canyon again this spring, I continue to be fascinated with exploring that section of country. Maybe it's because of the vast contrast with my native PNW.
I just finished " Richard Manuel His Life and Music, From the Hawks and Bob Dylan to the Band" by Stephen T. Lewis. It was a great read.
The last part took me back to my own self destructive life choices. I am so grateful that I was able to seek help.
If you're a fan of The Band I recommend you pick this up. It was just released a week or so ago.
The last part took me back to my own self destructive life choices. I am so grateful that I was able to seek help.
If you're a fan of The Band I recommend you pick this up. It was just released a week or so ago.
Check out McPhee’s Encounters with the Archdruid. In particular the section on the Colorado River. It’s gold.
A Walk In The Park by Kevin Fedarko. He wrote the Emerald Mile also. "The Walk" is about Canyoneering the entire length and depth, of the Grand Canyon. Covers Archaeology, History, Indigenous Peoples, Natural History of the Canyon, current threats to the sanctity of the Canyon.
Emerald Mile is about the fastest Dory float down the Grand Canyon, doing it during the last Massive Flood Event.
Both books are fascinating.
Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. Centers on our current First World Issues with terrible diet, rise in Mental Health afflictions, rise in health deteriorations. Hits also on Human History from Hunter Gatherer to Couch Portatoes. Its an eye opener and makes you ponder your own life choices.
Emerald Mile is about the fastest Dory float down the Grand Canyon, doing it during the last Massive Flood Event.
Both books are fascinating.
Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. Centers on our current First World Issues with terrible diet, rise in Mental Health afflictions, rise in health deteriorations. Hits also on Human History from Hunter Gatherer to Couch Portatoes. Its an eye opener and makes you ponder your own life choices.
Steven Flow
Steelhead
How To Fish for Sea Run Cutthroat by Les Johnson.
I live in Shelton. Been told this is Sea Run Mecca, but I haven't put much effort into targeting them just yet.
Hoping to change that this fall. Dont know any local fly fishermen.
Have drift boat, will row if anyone wants to party in Sept. Will double as pre-coho run scouting mission.
(Bill McMillan took the cover photo. All the vintage all stars touched this one.)
I live in Shelton. Been told this is Sea Run Mecca, but I haven't put much effort into targeting them just yet.
Hoping to change that this fall. Dont know any local fly fishermen.
Have drift boat, will row if anyone wants to party in Sept. Will double as pre-coho run scouting mission.
(Bill McMillan took the cover photo. All the vintage all stars touched this one.)
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I couldn’t get through this book. I was super into it for about 2/3 of it and then I just thought, hmm this could have been more concise and wrapped up sooner…. curious if you felt the same?
x2...another case where less would have been more
JimTravers¤£a!!Travers
Steelhead
I don't READ!!! I demand that these "books" get shorter!!!!! Too long!!! I don't HAVE THE TIME to be reading all this nonsense!!! Look HERES THE DEAL if these guys can't shorten up these so-called "BOOKS" down to couple sentences I ain't readin!!!! OR WORDS!!! Just make it a couple words!!!
The wisdom of the ages boiled down to one sentence: "This, too, shall pass."
JimTravers¤£a!!Travers
Steelhead
EXACYLY!!! who cares all you need is a couple words!! Forget these "books"!!
Keep an eye on any point in MA 9 come salmon opening and you will see and meet all kinds of salmon guys, including fly fishermen....while you are waiting for that, fist sized rocks, close by stream entering the water, solid tidal drop, walking pace current, water 1-10 feet deep- if you have any of that nearby, walk your beach morning and late, if there's boils and jumps, you got SRC in the area....
Steven Flow
Steelhead
Much appreciated. Sounds like an evening drift boat ride along the beach is in order. What an inconvenience
.I have a pretty busy work schedule in the summer, but winters I can often take a weekday off without anybody noticing my absence. Planning to beat up the beaches this year. Kind of greatful its the "off season" for everything else, maybe even find some peace and quiet on the water in Western, Wa.
I've already got an 8wt in the work truck for salmon season. I do home inspections on Kitsap and in Jefferson County quite a bit (and may or may not schedule clients around tides and twilight during salmon season.)
Capt Insano Emeritis
Legend
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