It’s Time to Unpack Your Backpack
We start with light backpacks. The essentials are there, and a sherpa or two guides our way. But as we continue to hike, we pick up rocks here and there. The weight grows so gradually that we might n
Neon Lights
About ten years later, Earle Anthony used neon to gain attention for his Packard dealerships in Los Angeles. Then the person down the street got one, and then another, and another.
The Solar Eclipse/How Our Choices Shape Our Orbit
We, however, have a choice. We might feel a temporary sense of superiority when judgmentally throwing shade or criticism at someone. But, like a solar eclipse, it's a high that only lasts a few fleeti
Subscription drive (it’s free)
It's been nearly a decade since I started this blog with zero subscribers. Thank you for being here, whether you've joined recently or have been pedaling for years. Since you know the value of The
Do Hard Better
During my four hours out in the elements, I frequently thought about Duke's Women's Basketball coach, Kara Lawson, and her "Do Hard Better" pep talk from last year. Thanks to ESPN, it gained renewe
may grace be generously bestowed upon you 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Grace transforms us, drawing us closer together and reminding us of our collective imperfection. This concept echoes the philosophy of kintsugi, where brokenness leads to connection, healing, and be
sail away, sail away, sail away
I am drawn to others with similar stories, like Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Sailing Challenge. As the youngest competitor, she finished second overall last week a
Misogi/It’s not possible until…
Misogi, made more popular today by Sara Blakely's (Founder of SPANX) husband, Jesse Itzler, is a powerful reminder that we can do hard things. My approach to them is adaptable - some are brief, while
To be a buffalo, cow or human
According to popular lore, cows react to approaching storms with fear, attempting to flee. However, their lack of speed inevitably results in the storm catching up, prolonging their exposure to its ef
When Mother Nature offers a gift
This week, following our first substantial snowfall in two years, stepping outside unveiled a serene soundscape of birdsong punctuated by the distant hum of a snowplow. Fresh snow rested on the fir tr
