At the end of 2013, I gave up New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, I adopted a Word-for-the-Year approach to enter a new year with intention and focus on who I wish to be more than what I hope to accomplish. 2024 is my 10th year. However, the past two years were so overwhelming that I never … Continue reading No Word for the Year
I wrote yesterday about the importance of showing up. I've thought a lot the past month about how important it is to be present with others simply because I saw one person do it exceptionally well. Â Someone who showed up in the lives of others - even when he was miles away. Â If there was … Continue reading A Life Well-Lived
On Saturday I did something that surprised some people who know me well. I went rafting. For a second time. The first time was over 15 years ago and it didn't go very well. I wrote about it once but to sum things up, I nearly drowned when my raft flipped in some rapids on … Continue reading Rafting Ruminations
Missouri is known for caves. Seriously. We are best known as the "Show-Me State" but we are also known as "The Cave State". There are over 6,400 known caves in MO and we have a Missouri Cave Association. There is also this beautiful six-page brochure. You are welcome. Caves are buried treasures. Underneath the earth are … Continue reading Scooting on Your Backside
Several years ago I attempted to learn to water ski. Some friends had the cabin and the connections - an awesome lady who was a professional water skier and a ski instructor. The plan came together with ease and I said yes - eager to try something to new. But there was a big part … Continue reading Time to Ski
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