“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
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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
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 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