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
Tag: Freedom
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
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
THE MINDSET OF THE BUS
Started writing earlier this morning (going no specific direction initially) and the phrase which I chose to title this blog post came across my mind. I paused… I thought about this picture (above) which I have hanging on my office wall. It beckoned me to slow down and take the next right turn and go … Continue reading THE MINDSET OF THE BUS
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