I DON’T WANT TO TURN AROUND ANYMORE

I-25 North of Cheyenne, WY A VERY SPECIFIC HOUR I was wrapping up my “morning pages” exercise – credit to Julia Cameron and “The Artist’s Way” on this, and I made a comment in my writing about not knowing what was out over the next horizon… and following up with the statement that I would … Continue reading I DON’T WANT TO TURN AROUND ANYMORE

THE BAD ROOMMATE

Many of us may have past (or present) horror stories around bad roommates… so maybe this story will resonate with you.  I was journaling when it came to me this morning, the first morning of a week of vacation with a goal of spending more time writing.  So, I’ll do a quick post on the … Continue reading THE BAD ROOMMATE

A POEM FROM PRISON

As the title suggests, this is a poem written from prison.  I’ll share more information on the other side.    “The time that I’ve wasted is my biggest regret Spent in these places I will never forget Just sitting and thinking ‘bout the things that I’ve done The crying, the laughing, the hurt and the … Continue reading A POEM FROM PRISON

QUESTIONING EVERYTHING

“Re-examine all you have been told in school, or church, or in books…” - Walt Whitman The encounter I had this weekend left me pondering some larger questions about life.  I began to think about the term “paradigm shift” as I sat with my wife talking over a beer at a favorite brewpub in Glenwood … Continue reading QUESTIONING EVERYTHING

THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 2: Granting Access to the Wound

INTRO TO THIS SERIES If you are just now finding me, there is a Part 1 where I share a brief “Intro” to this series.  Rather than repeat it here, I’ll share the link below.  Please feel free to go there if you’d like a better idea of where I’m coming from. Part 1: Facing … Continue reading THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 2: Granting Access to the Wound

EXTRAORDINARY

I was talking with my writer friend over coffee today and in the course of the conversation, I thought about Michael.  Michael was one of my high school players that I will likely remember for a long time, but for the wrong reasons.  Michael had something every basketball coach wanted but could not teach; he … Continue reading EXTRAORDINARY

TIME RUNS OUT

IN SEARCH OF PERSPECTIVE I’m in the middle of a road trip that takes us to Phoenix for a few days to visit friends and then into SW Utah where we’ll spend some time in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.  I love road trips if for no other reason, because I’m a journey kind-of-guy.  … Continue reading TIME RUNS OUT

WHY WAIT FOR THE BOMB TO GO OFF?

Several years ago, I took a turn down a path that began a process where I started questioning the “truths” of my life.  No topic was safe from this examination process… my childhood… truths about the family I grew up in… religious traditions I’d been a part of for several decades… goals I was chasing… … Continue reading WHY WAIT FOR THE BOMB TO GO OFF?

REVISITING THE IN-BETWEEN

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

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