Operation Warm
Hey, all! By the way, I know it says my mom wrote this post, but was actually me signed in with her account. Anyway, if any of are looking for a way to help out in the next two days...
Category: We’re All in this Together…
Exploring connections among people, and between people and nature.
The Aftermath
Well, it’s been a few weeks, and the aftermath is subsiding. I became used to sleeping inside pretty quickly, but numerous little details keep cropping up and reminding me of everything. For one, my cat visits my room now that...
Outside in Chicago: the Adventure Continues
Last weekend, I spent some of the most interesting nights of my entire journey in the Chicago area. To fully explain the story, I must go back to several months ago when my venerable old band director pulled me and...
Snoreoutdoors Meets the Hawk Ridge Birdathon
Last weekend was the Hawk Ridge Birdathon, this weekend is a band trip, after that is a canoe trip and then that’s it! June 6th and my year will be done! I’m hoping that many will join in and sleep...
News on my Challenge… And Yours
I have some news to share… 1) I have only 37 days to go in my quest to sleep outside for a year! It’s been a bit rough lately – harder than in the winter. It is cold, wet and...
Melting Out of our Winter Shells
Spring has finally decided to show its face here in Duluth. Sure, there’s still a foot of snow on the ground, but it’s been in the sixties for two days now. Everything’s all soggy, including my tent in the tree platform....
That Fickle Weather: Moving in and Out
Wow, has it been a crazy week! April just loves being fickle here in Duluth. When I woke up on Tuesday all was well, but by the time I got to school, big, fat raindrops were slapping the pavement....
Becoming Bigger in Who We Are 1/30/14 (A Note from Rudy’s Dad)
You have responded to Rudy and his quest with awe-inspiring appreciation, good will, and outright love. I want you to know that your responses are transforming our family in ways we had never imagined. We are becoming bigger in...
Habitat’s Ice House: A Work of Art 1/27/14
Hello again, everybody! The Habitat for Humanity awareness event at Fitger’s was a success. The turnout for the ice lantern contest was small, but we had fun. A big shout out to everyone who came, including my friend Kal and...
News Release: “Snore Outdoors” Teen Supports Charities 1/23/14
snoreoutdoors.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAN. 23, 2014 ‘Snore outdoors’ teen supports charities 17-year-old will sleep outside for a year to help two groups HERMANTOWN, Minn.—Rudy Hummel decided last June to challenge himself and see if he could sleep...
