The first batch of chili of the fall season is a special event for me. We generally make the first […]
Generating Peaceful Moments
With each cast and step, I began to feel more like a child learning to ice skate than a stealthy […]
Fishing During a Family Trip – And Living to Tell About It!
My eyes jolt open with the sound of the alarm. Walking to the truck is slightly disorienting. Not the normal […]
Size Doesn’t Matter
The past week I was in Maine celebrating the 51st anniversary of my in-laws’ marriage. They invited the 16 members […]
Do Trout Like Maple Syrup?
The morning sun created a glare on the water that my polarized sunglasses couldn’t dampen. Since it was a larger […]
Happy Independence Day!
Living a life in sand is a challenge. This week at the beach, I observed dozens of ghost crabs scamper […]
Soften Our Tones
The small figure moved through the kitchen with quiet intentions, but the coordination of a five-year-old coupled with the desire […]
A Cold Night and A Frozen Toe
Camping in the cold is always an adventure. On this night, the temperatures dropped into the low 20’s and the […]
Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Being Present to the Moment
The ring of the alarm clock on my phone is met with my open eyes. 4:58 AM. I woke up […]