Bucket List Most of us will have no idea where we are going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: Adventure. Almost anybody can accomplish almost anything if they work at it long enough, hard enough, and smart enough. Start with Why Overcoming overthinking:✅Continue reading “Dave Barry’s NOTES”
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The ReChoice Challenge
1. Describe a challenging experience 2. Select a word that begins with “Re“ 3. Explore how it redefines your experience 4. Joyfully embrace it “Can I have a word with you?” Reveal your word on a ReChoice podcast episode Let me do an audio interview with you through a brief Q & A on howContinue reading “The ReChoice Challenge”
The Power of Story
As a young kid, I ran with other young kids around the apartment complex. Many times, this was with my twin brother or older brother and sister. It was fun, roaming outside with very little oversight. Our parents let us explore and learn – we gained independence, figured out our limits, and when we gotContinue reading “The Power of Story”
Live Big – Love Big – Adventure More
My childhood friend and neighbor James Mikrut was one of the coolest people I’ve ever known. I looked up to him… quite literally, he was 6 feet 6 inches. He was calm, funny, and creative. James knew how to have fun. When I think of James, I think of the freedom of summer — playingContinue reading “Live Big – Love Big – Adventure More”
Thank you for your service
I’m grateful for those who serve. Both my Grampas were WWII veterans. Grampa Tony served on the European front and Grampa Delmar was wounded at the Pearl Harbor attack. I have several Uncles who served in wartime as well as peacetime and multiple family members who were home worrying for them and sending their love.Continue reading “Thank you for your service”
A Word…
Have you ever heard of the “One Word” Challenge? Around the new year, many people make resolutions, set goals, or write a mission statement. My friend Vern says, “When you have many priorities, do you really have any?” What if you could pick just one word or phrase in which to center yourself? I beganContinue reading “A Word…”
Mark my Words
Grand Rapids is home to the country’s largest 25K. You have to train for 15.5 miles of continuous running. You must complete it within 3.5 hours. My three brothers and I were excited to complete this together. Unfortunately, a few days before the event, my brother Mark found out what a gout attack was. TheContinue reading “Mark my Words”
Surf
Floating, paddling, catching, riding… gliding… Tumbling, gasping, kicking, drifting… tiring… Nothing I’d like to do more than to ride one to the shore Watch my brother catch that wave It’s my turn, it’s what I crave Waiting for the perfect one Minutes are hours in the sun Seconds are minutes riding one Heavenly exquisite rollingContinue reading “Surf”
Thanksgiving up
November 30 – Thanksgiving in Chicago I woke up the Friday after Thanksgiving feeling miserable. This was actually because of the flu, though I didn’t know that yet. Committed to health, I still went to the hotel’s weight room to do my morning routine. Sweat happened too easily. I couldn’t finish strong. I joined myContinue reading “Thanksgiving up”
Turbulence
Talkeetna, Alaska – May 4th – My wise 76 year-old Father and I are about to take the flight of our life to Mount Denali. We and two older women from New Jersey are listening closely to the important safety directions before we can step onto the wing and into the small aircraft. Our pilotContinue reading “Turbulence”
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