Wellness
Building Resilience One Snakebite at a Time
Tim Friede is not your average herpetologist. He didn’t study herpetology in school and has never worked for a university, government agency, or zoo. He was a truck mechanic when he first became interested in snakes. But his lack of formal education and training is not what makes him unusual. What sets Tim Friede apart…
Read MoreThe One That Got Away
When I sat down to write this article, I was planning to tell you the tale of the ten-foot shark that I caught in the Everglades during a raging thunderstorm. I was going to regale you with details of the fight that would rival The Old Man and the Sea. I would relate how my friend,…
Read MoreChewing on Thermometers
I was an abnormally curious child. I don’t mean the kind of curiosity that suggests intelligence. I mean the type that leads to mischief and trouble. You know, like how hard can I bite down on this glass thermometer before it shatters in my mouth. It turns out that it’s not that hard. And, no,…
Read More A Tribute To Jay Reeves
My Farewell Missive and Some Parting Advice
