The essence of this blog is GRIT, digging deep, perseverance, and courage. However, if we lack gentleness or grace, we can become...

I often share my best sermons, rants, and accents with my headlights during my winter commute home from work. In the morning, I listen to...

I love this song by Macklemore and Kesha. It evokes memories of people and places; those things bring tears to my eyes! Macklemore...

During a recent College interview, my youngest daughter, Ali, felt that her barriers to learning had caused her to be labelled as...

Being outdoors, wild and unruly, is my preferred place and space.

Legend tells of a legendary warrior.

Preach it, teach it, run, it say it, pray it, live it - Life in all its fullness

President Benjamin Franklin's infamous fable. In education, it's important to be well-prepared and remain flexible. Soldiers know this in...

Just pitch up! Many times in the mountains, we have found a less-than-perfect campsite near enough to water and flattish without too many...

Wordsworth says, "Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity."...

Give what you can not keep...

Friends are my bookends

Dad you look like an old hermit...

It isn't done until you've done it.

I'm sorry; please forgive me: this is my go-to phrase. Five words which can save a relationship! Being less wrong more often is the goal...

Get out there and be active

Occasionally, I'll share some of my love of outdoor gear. There is so much awesome stuff to fill your backpack, it can be overwhelming. ...

'be outside and ride a bike'

I’m so bored!

My compass leads me to the wilder outdoor adventures,  I'm happiest when I work for a great cause with wild elements swirling around me....