Unobstructed
Derek MacDonald, Caleb WalkerA friendly reminder that you're not as stuck as you thought you were. Stories, essays, and conversations about finding clarity and feeling less alone.
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June's Monthly Dispatch From Unobstructed
You find what you look for.
That’s something that’s stuck with me over the years. And since gratitude is a muscle that needs regular exercise like any other, finding an excuse to celebrate something is decidedly good for your health.
So i...
Another Level To Explore
Why did the gamer take a ladder to school?
They wanted to get to the next level.
Hey, I’m Caleb. Welcome—or welcome back—to my monthly column, Breaking Trail, where we kick things off with a dad joke. Just like this, just because.
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Please Make Time For Keith And Charlie
Photo of Derek MacDonald and the 2026 HOBY junior staff team by Andres Tejeda.
When I was a kid, we lived in the suburbs of Boston and I dreamed of one day living a life of adventure far, far away from where I grew up. Gigantic mountain-sc...
Ok, This Is Getting Out Of Hand
Photo by Derek MacDonald
Trying to stay in-the-loop perpetually leaves me feeling exhausted and worse off.
In this age of instant information, we can’t possibly need to keep up with this many Joneses… I mean, how plugged-in are we really...
May's Monthly Dispatch From Unobstructed
If you’ve ever asked yourself “why—WHY—did I say that??” after an especially awkward interaction, congrats—you’re in good company.
Thinking about my thinking is something I’ve done since I was little. Plenty of us do, to some extent, and i...
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Storyteller and software simplifier. Former wilderness guide. Writing about systems thinking, emotional clarity, and feeling less stuck.
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