Several years ago, I wrote a post titled “The In-Between”. Those who have followed my blog for a while may remember it. I’ll add the link to the end of this post for those curious. To give a brief description of what the In-Between is, it’s that place we come to on the trail, long … Continue reading REVISITING THE IN-BETWEEN
Tag: Change
ACCOUNTABILITY
Before I get too far into this, I want to acknowledge there are always exceptions. This is not a perfect position to take in all circumstances. I realize over the years of dealing with people in crisis, the best message I can give them is one where they can see the ability to take back … Continue reading ACCOUNTABILITY
BAD GAS
This is not a post about the impact of bad gas upon the workings of an engine, but for a moment, let’s talk about how bad gasoline can impact your vehicle engine performance. For those of you who made New Years resolutions, or desire to make significant changes in 2025, we’re 4 days into the … Continue reading BAD GAS
BUILDING AT THE FORK
"It is not necessary to accept the choices handed down to you by life as you know it. There is more to it than that — no one HAS to do something he doesn't want to do for the rest of his life. But then again, if that's what you wind up doing, by all … Continue reading BUILDING AT THE FORK
RECOGNIZING THE GHOSTS
(Sometimes, things die in our lives, and they fade away never to be remembered. But sometimes, the dead things of our past don’t fade away. They linger... they haunt us... and if we fail to deal properly with them, they will continue to show up and disrupt our futures.) If you’ve followed this blog, you’re … Continue reading RECOGNIZING THE GHOSTS
REFLECTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL: PART TWO – CONFRONTING THE LIMP
(I posted this earlier today and then began thinking about several hikes I’ve done this summer. I’ve had to be mindful about not putting myself in a position to fail due to my knees. It got me to thinking about the metaphor of climbing mountains toward our dreams/goals. We can’t expect to be in a … Continue reading REFLECTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL: PART TWO – CONFRONTING THE LIMP
REFLECTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL: Part One: EDWARD ABBEY
Several years ago, my supervisor told me about an author he thought I’d enjoy reading. I remember we talked a bit about him at that time, and then the conversation was forgotten. In May 2023, my wife and I took a trip that led us through the Arches and Canyonland area in Southeast Utah. It … Continue reading REFLECTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL: Part One: EDWARD ABBEY
LIVING WITH A LOW BAR OF EXPECTATION
“I JUST WANT TO STAY OUT OF JAIL” I met with Chris yesterday for the first time. He’s almost 30 years old, just had a son less than two weeks ago, and reports he is couch-surfing but currently staying with the baby-mama because it works out for her to get help with the baby. She’s … Continue reading LIVING WITH A LOW BAR OF EXPECTATION
THE HIKING STICK
(Pardon me if this was put together quickly... I've got stuff to move today.) MOVE DAY Well, kind of. We just closed on the sale of our old 10-year-old home and the purchase of our new 46-year-old home earlier this week. Today we begin the process of transitioning. I can only wish it was as … Continue reading THE HIKING STICK
RELENTLESS!
BECOMING RELENTLESS Some time ago I wrote a post about my experience climbing the Longs Peak Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Before I go further, I did not summit Longs, nor was it my goal to. My goals for this trail are broken down into stages. My next goal will be Chasm Lake (mostly … Continue reading RELENTLESS!