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Kazu Oba Potter, Sculptor. Born in Kobe, Kazu Oba spent his early years in Japan. He moved to Colorado in the 90's and has called the Boulder area home ever since. He has continued to travel throughout the world for assistantships, workshops, and exhibitions. Kazu apprenticed under two masters, Jerry Wingren, a sculptor in stone and wood, then another master Takashi Nakazato, one of the world's most renowned potters from Karatsu, one of the ceramic centers of Japan. Kazu's pottery is dedicated to functional, everyday ware to be used in home. His background as a chef distinctly influences his work, as he maintains a constant focus on the relationship between his pots and the food that will occupy them. https://www.obaware.com/  

Field Ethos magazine was co-founded and is co-owned by Donald Trump Jr. and outdoor media veteran Jason Vincent, who serves as the CEO.  I just recently started subscribing and, wow, I love it.   I have written and photographed for a number of sporting magazines, and I have a lot of friends who do so professionally or semi-professionally.   Just when you thought that no one reads anymore, here's the magazine that will prove why it is still worth it. This month's featurs is on the Ta'sheer (also known as the "fire dance" or "gun-jumping") is a centuries-old traditional Bedouin war dance native to the Taif and Mecca regions of western Saudi Arabia. Historically performed by tribal warriors to build morale before battle and intimidate enemies, it is now a celebrated heritage ritual performed during major holidays like Eid al-Fitr, as well as at weddings and festivals.  The dance is a highly synchronized feat of athleticism and precise timing.  Performers use traditional muzzle-loading rifles called Al-Maqmanad are loaded with blank gunpowder—they contain no actual bullets or projectiles.   Performers dance barefoot in traditional attire, executing a tight, vertical bounce with their knees held close together. As the rhythm of traditional war drums builds, the dancer leaps high into the air.  At the absolute peak of the jump, the performer twists, aims the rifle straight down, and fires directly into the ground. This creates an instantaneous, gravity-defying explosion of sparks, flames, and thick white smoke directly beneath their feet. In case you were wondering like I was, yes it's the same Bedouin as in Star Wars.  George Lucas designed the Tusken Raiders (or Sand People) in Star Wars based directly on the Bedouin, nomadic Arab peoples of the

I signed up for a new subscription over at Modern Huntsman.   This was one of the best ideas that was in their archives, which I am going to replicate this week.   Stay tuned. Modern Huntsman Recipes - Messy Sushi Board Words By - Valentine Thomas Photography By - Tyler Sharp Appetizer, Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2 Cups Sushi Rice 1 Splash of Rice Vinegar 10 Firm Fish (any you like) 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced* 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced* 1 Tablespoon of Sesame Seeds 1 Zest of an Orange 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 3 Tablespoons of Yuzu** – Cilantro – Paprika – Garlic Salt – Nori (Seaweed) Sheets for Serving *Fun alternate ingredients: pineapple or mango, diced bell peppers, green onions, pomegranate seeds, jalapeños. **Substitute: Fresh Lime Juice. You can find yuzu in sushi shops or Japanese grocery stores. THE SAUCE 1. In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons of yuzu (if you couldn’t find it, use the same amount of lime juice), 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, and the juice of half a lime. THE BOARD 1. Cook the sushi rice as per the instructions on the package (or with a rice cooker). 2. When the rice is cooked, add a splash of rice vinegar to it and stir. 3. Spread the rice on a board (I like to use a wooden chopping board for presentation). 4. While the rice is cooling on the board, thinly slice the fish in pieces about ¼ cm in width. 5. Place the fish on the rice when it has cooled down, and spread all ofthe other ingredients on top. 6. Top off with the sesame seeds, orange zest, paprika and garlic salt. 7. Either pour the sauce

Relaxed, rugged, low maintenance and easy for travel and adventure---this is style that I have tried to adopt over the years for casual wear.  Wearing bespoke suits everyday for work are my usual uniform 5 days a week.   Perhaps without a tie these days that I am not in court.   Simple and nothing much for me to decide each day. But when not wearing a suit, I spend my time chasing bird dogs, riding fast horses, climbing mountains, or waving a stick in a stream, sometimes creates a vacuum in my closet for what to select for days requiring something a bit more formal than a sport coat but for when you want more than a t-shirt and jeans.   In the past, I usually opted for preppy, Polo Ralph Lauren bits, Brooks Brothers button downs, khaki pants, etc., which were the foundation of my first 25 years on the planet, which was largely spent in school.  Lately, we spend a lot of time in Western jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy hats, wild rags, etc., as it is convenient to our lifestyle here in the Rocky Mountains surrounded by horses.   But for town, I have always favored a bit more British town and country looks, with a French flair from my trips abroad.  For spectating at polo events, we often go for a more dressed up preppy style. My buddy Brian over at C. Woodcock & Co., has a great style for travel and adventure.  He mises vintage Willis & Geiger, Abercrombie and Fitch, Le Laboureur (French workman's coats), and lots of other thrift store finds, with field wear such as Russell Moccasin boots, Hemingway bits, NATO straps, etc.   Suffice it to say we have a lot

While Hunter S. Thompson was living in Woody Creek, Colorado during the late 1980s.   I had no idea who he was at the time, other than a "famous Colorado author" who had stumbled into an evening guest lecture series, where he had been booked to speak.   I introduced myself as he was walking in as I was writing for the Denver Clarion at that time and he had made waves at the University of Denver (DU) because he showed up for the lecture with a lit cigarette, alongside a ice bucket, a handle of wild turkey, a glass with ice, and a notebook of current event rants.   Turns out, he had been granted a special event liquor license for the speech (no alcohol can be served in lecture auditoriums without the school's consent in advance).   The license only allowed him to drink at the event, not any of the spectators.   Turns out he was throwing a fit over the non-smoking policy in the auditorium and the chancellor was there, and under threat that Thompson was walking out with his cigarette in hand before the lecture even started, because he planned to "smoke at least two packs" during the hour long event.   They let him stay.   It was a decadent and depraved speech and he was unwieldy, to say the least. Here is one of my favorite bits of Gonzo journalism.  Although assigned to cover the 1970 Kentucky Derby, Thompson devoted almost no coverage to the two-minute horse race itself. Instead, he focused entirely on the spectators—the drunken, chaotic, and debauched crowd at Churchill Downs.Satire of the "Whiskey Gentry":Thompson used the event to dissect class, culture, and Southern aristocracy. He described looking for a specific

Colorado Game Management Unit (GMU) 51 features over-the-counter (OTC) availability primarily for 2nd and 3rd rifle season bull elk tags, while archery and 1st/4th rifle seasons require a draw. [1, 2, 3, 4] Unit 51 Overview & Access Location: Douglas, Jefferson, and Teller counties, spanning around 24,000 acres of the Pike National Forest along Rampart Range Road. Terrain: Steep canyons, dense timber, and open mountain parks ranging from lower foothills up to rocky ridge lines. Special Restrictions: Specific properties like the Sharptail Ridge SWA within Unit 51 require separate unit-specific draw permits rather than general OTC access. [1, 2, 3, 4] License Rules & Purchasing Rifle Seasons: Unlimited OTC either-sex or bull tags are generally offered for the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Archery Changes: Note that general non-resident OTC archery options have shifted significantly under modern Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations, requiring verification of current draw vs. OTC status for bowhunters. Purchasing: Valid licenses can be acquired digitally via the CPW Online System or through authorized local license agents. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] If you'd like, let me know: Your preferred season (2nd or 3rd rifle) Your residency status (resident or nonresident) I can help verify the specific active hunt codes and license fees for your upcoming hunt. ______________________________________________________ Colorado leftover elk licenses for Unit 51 can be purchased online at CPWShop.com, by phone at 1-800-244-5613, or at in-person sales agents. Leftover and reissued limited licenses requiring four or fewer preference points go on sale starting at 9:00 a.m. MT on the designated Leftover License Day in August. [1, 2, 3, 4] Purchasing Details Cost & Availability: Varies based on residency and specific hunt code quotas remaining after primary and secondary draws.