Technical notes on strategy, trust, systems, and durable growth.

“I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked,…

If "Central Park" existed in Bozeman, we'd consider the concept laughable and pointless. But while in NYC a few months ago, I found the Park to be an essential refuge for my ability to…

It has been said before (and I have written it!) that the "hiker" (or camper, or...) has arrived when he simply needs to grab his (pre-packed pack) that hangs from a hook in the…

The BPL Wiki was launched this week and is being rather rapidly well traveled and fed.I remain in awe at the power of community. It's the most satisfying aspect of being CEO of a…

Seems that Welsh sheep farmers have brilliant instincts. (he had me at "...I'm not an economist".)I wonder if there aren't parallels between economic conservatism and wilderness travel. Well, duh, of course there is, or…