We all push the limits in a variety of ways throughout our life. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we don't. It starts off so early in our life. It may be those early efforts at taking that first step that we celebrate and encourage as our child grows. So many failed efforts at that first step... Continue Reading →
Green…and other untruths
I sat on the porch last night just looking out toward the woods. Green for as far as I could see. But then I started to really look at the details, the various shades of green from each of the different trees in front of me. The variations in color became more and more evident... Continue Reading →
Have Yourself a Red Jello Day
Adversity elicits a number of emotional responses from individuals. There is a complete spectrum of individual responses to adversity from seeking to overcome those issues to being engulfed by the issues facing us. How we approach our daily life can help determine our responses to adversity, since we most often react out of habit. Let's... Continue Reading →
Free camping!
We were scheduled to return from vacation on Saturday with a six hour drive scheduled from our last campground. In a desperate effort to not return to reality too soon, we decided to spend an extra night. The campground we were in was booked solid for Saturday night so we planned ahead and made some... Continue Reading →
Holy cow! It happened again
I think I'm going to need to start using a pencil for all our plans. The arrangements for our first excursion were just a bit messed up with the March snow and a quick trip to the hospital for my father, which delayed our trip by a few more days after the snow melted. We... Continue Reading →
YouTube Journey
What is it about a journey that excites you? Is it the planning, the preparation, or the experience? In my case, the planning and preparation are just as enjoyable as the experience itself. It can sometimes take months to plan a journey. Savoring the excitement of each day of planning and preparation is critical, because... Continue Reading →