Staying with the Adventure theme, I have another first to share. The past couple weeks saw me complete my first lead climbs. The difference from previous climbs being that the safety of a static anchor above me was removed; which is how the top-rope climbs we’ve been doing provided a more consistent …
I am a fan of John Steinbeck. A Nobel Prize-winning American author, I love his writing style. The Grapes of Wrath would be an interesting read as we head for a recession, with speculation of another depression. However, one of my favourites of Steinbeck’s is Travels with Charley: In Search of America. I just …
A healthy body promotes a healthy mind. A healthy mind enables a healthy spirit. Much like I tried to simplify my approach to a healthy body, I am going to try to do the same here with respect to a healthy mind. The mind needs novelty and challenge. It also needs creativity for growth. This, …
This past Friday was a day off for my kids as this is our Thanksgiving weekend. I too was not working. The default is for them to find friends or distractions on these days off; and for us to get them to those friends or distractions. There is no issue with this as time with …
Blue jean[s] baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band … (Tiny Dancer, Elton John) It’s time to tend some loose ends; or rather, loose threads, in this case. I began this blog to chronicle my dream to open a coffeehouse. That coffeehouse dream is very much alive, but my path has since veered somewhat as …
I couldn’t be happier. Twenty-nineteen is proving quite refreshing so far. I was privileged to work with amazing people doing incredible work in years past. It was honest work and it was very rewarding. I wouldn’t replace that experience for anything. Really, I am the person I am today because of those people and influences. …
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In less than three weeks I will leap. I have leapt before; but this is a big one. I will retire from the military and recreate myself as an entrepreneur. My Java Journal has chronicled my journey thus far. It will begin to adapt to prepare for this new, this life-altering, leap. In the coming …
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