Author Archives: Boxcar Jim

An Unexpected Night Dive (Or: Why You Should Absolutely Give In to the Urge of Impulse Buying Adventure Gear)

The transition from one stage of life to another is not easy, especially when it includes a geographical transition as well. And so the transition from undergrad in Vermont, to grad school in Massachusetts brought with it some challenges. Luckily, … Continue reading

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A Week’s Worth of Adventure in Three Days

September 12 – 14, 2025 Motorcycle Trip Good stories never start with reasonable ideas. This is no exception. I had finished graduate school earlier that year and had great ambitions to experience some adventure before joining “The Workforce”. Several ideas … Continue reading

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Hallelujah, I’m A Bum

So what is the blog about? It’s about what I call Going On The Bum. Spending time in a way that serves no other purpose than personal fulfillment of the bum. Making a deliberate effort to be at the helms … Continue reading

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