Every month, I sit down with my planner and reflect. What was the most memorable part of the past month? What am I proudest of? What are my lessons learned? Who am I grateful for? How am I different? This pause allows me the time and space to reflect on how I’m living my life, … Continue reading Lessons Learned from 2025
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Embracing the True Meaning of Adventure at Solstice
I recently found a photo of John and I during our winter in Aspen—I had shared it on Facebook at the time. In the photo, we are standing on our new (to us) cross country skis on the Forest Service road we lived along, a steep forested mountainside behind us, leaning into each other and … Continue reading Embracing the True Meaning of Adventure at Solstice
The Legend of Holger Danske, a Grandfather’s Legacy, and the Power of Stories
When was the last time you were told a story? Sharing stories is an art that is nearly as old as humanity. They can send our minds racing with excitement, our hearts pounding in suspense, our spirits aching for love. And yet, many of us still underestimate the weight that words can carry. Stories can … Continue reading The Legend of Holger Danske, a Grandfather’s Legacy, and the Power of Stories