Do you have something special coming up in your life? It could be an once-in-a-lifetime event, or it could be a simple gathering of friends. Qualifying activities include anything that you sincerely enjoy, anything that makes you happy when you think of it. I am one of those people that always have multiple trips in the works. When I get home from one outing, there is Continue Reading
Here’s a Quick Way to Have Fun When It’s Cold Out
Step 1. Put on more clothes Step 2. Go play outside Really. Just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean that you need to retreat indoors for the winter. Fall and winter are beautiful seasons to be outside. Enjoy the crunch of the leaves underfoot. Smell the crispness in the air. Feel the snowflakes fall on your face. Enjoy sledding, cross country skiing, or downhill Continue Reading
The Secret of Becoming Stronger
Do you want to become stronger? Do you want to be able to run three miles? Do you want to comfortably backpack 5-10 miles a day while carrying a 30+ pound pack? Do you want to be able to do a proper pushup? Do you have some other athletic goal? Strength isn't just physical. You can increase your mental and emotional strength, too. Do you want to be a more patient person? Do Continue Reading
Love Can Make You Cry
People cry because of physical pain, frustration, or love. We hope to minimize crying out of physical pain or frustration. But crying out of love is a beautiful thing. Last week I attended my Grandmother’s funeral. Her death was not unexpected. Her health had slowly deteriorated. When she entered hospice care, we knew she had only days to live. She had lived a full 84 Continue Reading
What Everybody Ought to Know About Magic
Do you believe in magic? Before you answer, here is one definition from Merriam-Webster: Magic: something that seems to cast a spell, enchantment OR an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source. Look at the picture below. That picture was taken on my recent backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail. It is an un-retouched picture. Naked, if Continue Reading
