Living and Still Learning is a personal blog dedicated to sharing real-life experiences, personal growth insights, and lessons learned through adventure, family life, and everyday challenges. Whether exploring the outdoors, tackling new skills, or reflecting on meaningful moments, the site offers engaging stories and practical takeaways to inspire lifelong learning. Through authentic storytelling and actionable insights, it encourages readers to embrace curiosity, adapt to change, and find fulfillment in the journey of life.
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The Power of a Community
The Power of Community in Your Health and Fitness Journey
If you’ve ever tried to go at it alone in your health and fitness journey, you know how tough it can be. Motivation fades, life gets in the way, and suddenly that solo mission to become your best self feels isolating. I’ve been there. I’ve been on a life long fitness journey (well, at least since I was 16) and it took me ~30 years to figure out how much having a community as part of your fitness journey changes the game.
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Simple 3D Printing Timelapse Setup with Raspberry Pi
Parts Bin Streaming Live & Capturing Images Making the Timelapse Video Final Result 3D Printing is a really fun hobby… until it isn’t. When the printer is tuned and working, 3D printing is a very enjoyable hobby. It’s filled with learning and tons of online resources. For a few years my Prusa i3 MK3S+ was working great and then one day during an 11+ hour print I came into my office to find an overnight print failed and I had the rats nest of filament piled up along with an even bigger problem.
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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Pants
Introduction When it comes to outdoor adventures, finding the right pair of pants can make all the difference. That’s why I decided to test out the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Pants for my 2024 summer fishing adventures in the Colorado backcountry. While I enjoy wet wading, there are times that higher mountain rivers are still too cold (for me) and wearing full waders just aren’t comfortable during the hot summer days. These waders are the perfect alternative when the river flows are lower and deep wading isn’t required.
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