Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

His childhood cut short by his father’s premature death, young Donald became the family provider at the early age of 14. He spent his lifetime dreaming of exploring nature, along the way building an extensive wilderness-focused library, in hopes of one day embarking on a journey in pursuit of a second career as a naturalist.

After 40 years caring for his family, Donald arranged to leave his corporate accounting job and explore the mysteries of the wilderness. He began documenting his transition from desk job to outdoor explorer, and his journal writings quickly evolved from first-hand wildlife adventure observations into a set of guiding principles for a fulfilling life.

He reveled in the natural world during retirement, but it was the deeper philosophical values and beliefs uncovered through these naturalist pursuits that became his life’s passion. Coupled with the support of friends and family, these philosophies provided a positive perspective and gave him the determination to overcome life’s most difficult challenges.

Come walk with him throughout North America’s landscapes and learn how one man’s quest to know the great outdoors led to a life full of adventure, love, humor and happiness.

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Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

His childhood cut short by his father’s premature death, young Donald became the family provider at the early age of 14. He spent his lifetime dreaming of exploring nature, along the way building an extensive wilderness-focused library, in hopes of one day embarking on a journey in pursuit of a second career as a naturalist.

After 40 years caring for his family, Donald arranged to leave his corporate accounting job and explore the mysteries of the wilderness. He began documenting his transition from desk job to outdoor explorer, and his journal writings quickly evolved from first-hand wildlife adventure observations into a set of guiding principles for a fulfilling life.

He reveled in the natural world during retirement, but it was the deeper philosophical values and beliefs uncovered through these naturalist pursuits that became his life’s passion. Coupled with the support of friends and family, these philosophies provided a positive perspective and gave him the determination to overcome life’s most difficult challenges.

Come walk with him throughout North America’s landscapes and learn how one man’s quest to know the great outdoors led to a life full of adventure, love, humor and happiness.

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Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

by Craig F. Seyfried
Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

Dad's Journal: A Naturalist's Guide to a Wonderful Life

by Craig F. Seyfried

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Overview

His childhood cut short by his father’s premature death, young Donald became the family provider at the early age of 14. He spent his lifetime dreaming of exploring nature, along the way building an extensive wilderness-focused library, in hopes of one day embarking on a journey in pursuit of a second career as a naturalist.

After 40 years caring for his family, Donald arranged to leave his corporate accounting job and explore the mysteries of the wilderness. He began documenting his transition from desk job to outdoor explorer, and his journal writings quickly evolved from first-hand wildlife adventure observations into a set of guiding principles for a fulfilling life.

He reveled in the natural world during retirement, but it was the deeper philosophical values and beliefs uncovered through these naturalist pursuits that became his life’s passion. Coupled with the support of friends and family, these philosophies provided a positive perspective and gave him the determination to overcome life’s most difficult challenges.

Come walk with him throughout North America’s landscapes and learn how one man’s quest to know the great outdoors led to a life full of adventure, love, humor and happiness.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781733092210
Publisher: CFS SOLUTIONS
Publication date: 02/19/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 276
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

Craig Seyfried is an outdoorsman at heart and an oft times was a participant in Donald's adventures. As a result, he has first-hand knowledge of many of the events in this book. A former environmental engineer by training he spent over thirty-five years supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. After retiring from corporate life Craig formed Consulting For Sustainable Solutions LLC (aka CFS Solutions) to provide strategic consulting on environmental issues as well as pursue other business ventures. Craig and Pam have 2 grown children and continue to work on their small horse farm in rural Chester County, PA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments  ix

Introduction  xi

1 Growing Up . . . Quickly  1

2 On Becoming a Naturalist  9

3 Nature’s Retreats  19

4 Close Encounters  31

5 Hunter or Naturalist?  45

6 Adapting to Technology  61

7 Staying Active  73

8 The Ultimate Wilderness  85

9 Retracing History  91

10 A Loving Marriage  105

11 Growing the Family  121

12 Extended Family—Benefits or Challenges Of  145

13 The Animals  155

14 Relatives and the Holidays  165

15 Grandchildren—Mother Nature’s Secret Ingredient  175

16 The Need for Civility  197

17 Enduring Life’s Challenges  211

18 Never Give Up!  225

19 Epilogue: A Life Well Lived  243

Appendices  247

Adventure/Reference Books  251

About the Authors and Artist  257

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