Oh The Shit Show We Create When We Settle

Walt and I spent this weekend mountain climbing in Lake Placid, New York. Winter climbing involves dressing in thousands of layers and tromping up and down a mountain on snow shoes for a good eight hours.  I realize that most folks don’t consider such an...

Cruel To Be Kind

This is a guest post from Walt Hampton.  I think it’s a pretty important message for us people-pleasers, especially during the holidays.  Even on a good day, we’re reluctant to cut ourselves a break, to take care of ourselves, because we’re way too...

Just Screw It!

This is a little guest post from Walt Hampton. The days have gotten pretty short up here on the 52nd parallel. The sun rises in the southeast and scoots along the southern horizon; darkness comes way too soon. Today, the wind is blowing a cold rain across the...