Sometimes it is dark in the wilderness.  The air is so thick that you can’t find your foot. What if you fall off of a cliff in the blackness?  There appears to be no way to find your footing, so… Continue reading

How many times have you stopped before rounding the next corner?  “Why go any further?  I will not find anything.”  These thoughts and feelings overwhelm me, and I stop, right before turning the corner only to miss the next blessing.… Continue reading

There are times in the wilderness where it appears that the path is not clear.  Obstacles get in the way, and we find ourselves looking for the road that will lead us onward and upward.  For some, it can be… Continue reading

This past week was a much needed time to stop and take a break.  From hiking Carlsbad Caverns to skiing at the mountain in Santa Fe, I wore my adventure hat with pride.  Several times I stopped and thought, “Wow!… Continue reading

I come to the edge of a dropoff.  I stop to take in the incredible scenery.  The view is fantastic.  I gather my strength and quiet my mind and point the skis down the mountain. At this point, I trust… Continue reading

Today I stepped on the ice.  I haven’t skated in over four months.  I made excuse after excuse not to go.  “I’m too busy,” or, “I don’t have the energy.”  Every moment not on the ice was a moment wasted.… Continue reading

Recently I had a pleasant conversation with my oldest son.  I give him as much information as he needs to know about my life.  While I want to be open and honest with him, there are some things that he… Continue reading

I opened my eyes this morning and looked out the window.  I can usually tell the approximate time based on the amount of light that comes into the room.  As I looked, my first thought was, “I must have slept… Continue reading

Today we went to White Sands, New Mexico. The dunes were amazing and a sight to behold.  I thought that my feet would burn due to the heat.  I was pleasantly surprised to realize that the sand is cool at… Continue reading

Today we went to Carlsbad Caverns.  I haven’t walked as far as we hiked in many years.  At times the path is steep and often requires careful attention to each footfall.  We took our time and observed the beauty that… Continue reading