Jerry “JerBear”
@jerrycaldwell.substack.com
We are defined by our relationships with each other, across the globe. I am because we are.
I am Superman. I save penguin.
June 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I am Superman. I save penguin.
Dad is eating lunch. Lap is open. Nap time.
June 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Dad is eating lunch. Lap is open. Nap time.
One box, three cats. That’s good math.
June 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
One box, three cats. That’s good math.
When we finally made it to Kathmandu the traffic was as one would expect. What one might not expect is for the driver to stop in the middle of this traffic to check the front right tire. After this point I became intensely curious what might happen next.
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Fourteen Days in Nepal - Final Chapter
narrow roads, a small plane, and lasting impressions
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April 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
When we finally made it to Kathmandu the traffic was as one would expect. What one might not expect is for the driver to stop in the middle of this traffic to check the front right tire. After this point I became intensely curious what might happen next.
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This is K2-18b.
It’s a planet outside of our solar system, about 2 1/2 times the size of earth, orbiting a small red dwarf star.
The James Webb space telescope spent time studying this planet via spectroscopy and determined it has gases in its atmosphere that are only created through biology!
It’s a planet outside of our solar system, about 2 1/2 times the size of earth, orbiting a small red dwarf star.
The James Webb space telescope spent time studying this planet via spectroscopy and determined it has gases in its atmosphere that are only created through biology!
April 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is K2-18b.
It’s a planet outside of our solar system, about 2 1/2 times the size of earth, orbiting a small red dwarf star.
The James Webb space telescope spent time studying this planet via spectroscopy and determined it has gases in its atmosphere that are only created through biology!
It’s a planet outside of our solar system, about 2 1/2 times the size of earth, orbiting a small red dwarf star.
The James Webb space telescope spent time studying this planet via spectroscopy and determined it has gases in its atmosphere that are only created through biology!
"We were supposed to have summited Kalapathar that morning. A small mountain at 18,200 feet, allowing us to catch the sunrise behind Everest. At 4:30 AM it was snowing with dense clouds, making the climb too dangerous."
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Fourteen Days in Nepal - Days Ten and Eleven
a canceled summit, down is up, a monastery in the clouds
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April 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"We were supposed to have summited Kalapathar that morning. A small mountain at 18,200 feet, allowing us to catch the sunrise behind Everest. At 4:30 AM it was snowing with dense clouds, making the climb too dangerous."
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"On this day, our base camp arrival day, just before breakfast around 5 AM, it started raining with a mixture of sleet. The temperature was hovering around freezing. I moved my rain gear to the top of my pack."
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Fourteen Days in Nepal - Days Eight and Nine
the enthusiasm of awe, leveling up, Everest base camp
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April 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"On this day, our base camp arrival day, just before breakfast around 5 AM, it started raining with a mixture of sleet. The temperature was hovering around freezing. I moved my rain gear to the top of my pack."
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Our economy is far larger than it was decades ago.
Where have most of the gains gone? To the top.
Any path forward must include a fight to restructure the economy toward more widely shared prosperity.
This isn’t a blue state vs. red state phenomenon. It’s a class phenomenon.
Where have most of the gains gone? To the top.
Any path forward must include a fight to restructure the economy toward more widely shared prosperity.
This isn’t a blue state vs. red state phenomenon. It’s a class phenomenon.
March 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Our economy is far larger than it was decades ago.
Where have most of the gains gone? To the top.
Any path forward must include a fight to restructure the economy toward more widely shared prosperity.
This isn’t a blue state vs. red state phenomenon. It’s a class phenomenon.
Where have most of the gains gone? To the top.
Any path forward must include a fight to restructure the economy toward more widely shared prosperity.
This isn’t a blue state vs. red state phenomenon. It’s a class phenomenon.
“We were now above the treeline, and there we would remain for the next four nights. The only natural vegetation above 14k are shrubs and scree. Two more days would take us to rocky barren land.”
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Fourteen Days in Nepal - Days Six and Seven
life above 14k, lunch with a view, scenery everywhere
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March 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“We were now above the treeline, and there we would remain for the next four nights. The only natural vegetation above 14k are shrubs and scree. Two more days would take us to rocky barren land.”
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"I returned my focus to the steep climb. Moments later something wonderful reached us. A chorus of singing children swept up the mountain side."
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Fourteen Days In Nepal - Days Four and Five
children singing, Everest, a Sherpa village
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March 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"I returned my focus to the steep climb. Moments later something wonderful reached us. A chorus of singing children swept up the mountain side."
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I can’t describe my relief when we reached the town of Manthali for our flight. Our destination was Lukla, home to the most dangerous airport in the world. Five hours in a small car, zooming on tiny roads with sheer drop cliffs, was a bit taxing.
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Fourteen Days in Nepal - Days Two and Three
a car ride, a plane ride, and some hiking
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March 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I can’t describe my relief when we reached the town of Manthali for our flight. Our destination was Lukla, home to the most dangerous airport in the world. Five hours in a small car, zooming on tiny roads with sheer drop cliffs, was a bit taxing.
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For a break from the horror that is our current nation, turn off the news and your devices, and make this curry. Trust me, you will be happy that you did.
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Vegetable Curry
serves four, vegan, gluten free, spicy
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March 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
For a break from the horror that is our current nation, turn off the news and your devices, and make this curry. Trust me, you will be happy that you did.
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During these times I feel the need to remind everyone…
The Void is for screaming into, while the Abyss is strictly for disappearing.
If you absolutely need to scream and disappear, I recommend the Upside Down.
The Void is for screaming into, while the Abyss is strictly for disappearing.
If you absolutely need to scream and disappear, I recommend the Upside Down.
March 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
During these times I feel the need to remind everyone…
The Void is for screaming into, while the Abyss is strictly for disappearing.
If you absolutely need to scream and disappear, I recommend the Upside Down.
The Void is for screaming into, while the Abyss is strictly for disappearing.
If you absolutely need to scream and disappear, I recommend the Upside Down.
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One of the most fascinating facts about the ocean, is that there are whales alive today who were born before Moby Dick was written.
Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old.
Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old.
February 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
One of the most fascinating facts about the ocean, is that there are whales alive today who were born before Moby Dick was written.
Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old.
Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old.
One of the damn funniest things I’ve read in a while. And so so sad…
February 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One of the damn funniest things I’ve read in a while. And so so sad…
Lil Moose likes to interrupt me at my desk. And I let her. I just stop what I’m doing and give her every bit of attention she seeks.
This is the pleasure life can bring.
This is the pleasure life can bring.
January 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Lil Moose likes to interrupt me at my desk. And I let her. I just stop what I’m doing and give her every bit of attention she seeks.
This is the pleasure life can bring.
This is the pleasure life can bring.
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
January 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
Cooking is one of my escapes. Lately I’ve needed escapes (reading is another) with what is going on in our nation. I hope you try this recipe. It is not too bad.
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Mac & Cheese Bake
easy to make, vegan, gluten free
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January 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Cooking is one of my escapes. Lately I’ve needed escapes (reading is another) with what is going on in our nation. I hope you try this recipe. It is not too bad.
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I’d love to believe this actually creates the 28th Amendment.
January 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’d love to believe this actually creates the 28th Amendment.
Currently one of my favorite dinners. So good!
#vegan #veganfood #plantbased
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#vegan #veganfood #plantbased
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Quesadillas (black bean or chili)
or call it fried tacos, vegan
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January 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Currently one of my favorite dinners. So good!
#vegan #veganfood #plantbased
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#vegan #veganfood #plantbased
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Bones decided she needed lap time, and then Moose is like, “hey, that’s my seat.”
January 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Bones decided she needed lap time, and then Moose is like, “hey, that’s my seat.”
It's a great time of year to warm the innards with a spicy bowl of hot chili. Just sayin'
A super easy, no frills recipe that is vegan and gluten free. And it's packed with protein to get you through a cold night.
#chili #vegan #plantbased #glutenfree
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A super easy, no frills recipe that is vegan and gluten free. And it's packed with protein to get you through a cold night.
#chili #vegan #plantbased #glutenfree
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Bean & Lentil Chili
a no frills recipe, vegan, gluten free
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January 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It's a great time of year to warm the innards with a spicy bowl of hot chili. Just sayin'
A super easy, no frills recipe that is vegan and gluten free. And it's packed with protein to get you through a cold night.
#chili #vegan #plantbased #glutenfree
withoutreason.substack.com/p/bean-and-l...
A super easy, no frills recipe that is vegan and gluten free. And it's packed with protein to get you through a cold night.
#chili #vegan #plantbased #glutenfree
withoutreason.substack.com/p/bean-and-l...