Every new year, I find myself crazy excited about the possibilities. This is the year that I’ll climb some big mountain, or create an even bigger and better offer to…
You know how, at the start of a big endeavor, you worry that you’ll never drive it to completion? That you’re about to bite off more than you can chew…
I grew up with ZERO understanding of process. I chalk this up to the alcoholic dynamic that played out in our household. One minute–OK, this would go on for hours,…
Over the weekend, I watched as Walt attempted to cut down an overhanging branch along the driveway. It wasn’t going well for a number of reasons. First, it was hard…
Do you give up at the first sign of trouble? Are you thrown by even the tiniest bump in the road? So, I was ice climbing in New Hampshire a…
When I was younger, I used to look to others, mostly men, to rescue me. I was convinced that, if left to my own devices, I would make some horrible…
I started working on a blog this morning while overlooking the pasture. Halfway in, I realized I’d written the very same piece a year ago. Which reminded me of something…
It’s been one of those weeks. Who are we kidding, it’s been one of those months. What with this broken ankle and not being able to run, I’ve become seriously…
I love this time of year. All those motivating commencement speeches cropping up on the Internet. I can’t remember a single word that was said when I graduated with my…
I attended an exercise boot camp at a local gym this past Friday. Three days later, I can barely walk. Walt keeps making fun of me because every time I…