I’m trying. I swear I am trying… to hold myself together, physically, mentally, spiritually. I’m trying. I swear I am trying… to find my center, equanimity, core strength, balance. I’m trying. But my efforts are not producing any sort … [Continue reading]
In a blink of an eye
Young boys somehow seem drawn to football (and the like). Much like toy guns, you don't even need to expose them to it for them to find away to get their hands on one. It begins at a young age... ...and grows from there. Until, the day you … [Continue reading]
It Takes a Village
This past weekend, we celebrated YaYa’s 18th Birthday! In an attempt to share a glimpse of his childhood years, I put together a video slideshow for the special day. My emotions bubbled over while I sifted through old pictures and set out to pick … [Continue reading]
Backcountry Battle
On our recent trip into the backcountry, I was forced to confront my demons of inadequacy. Although I am not the best at MANY things, I have often found that my ability to push myself and muster all of the strength that I have into making up for my … [Continue reading]
Flatulance Happens
We are off on another backcountry getaway and I’m reflecting back on my first such adventure with theMAN. It seems like forever ago – yet it was only six years back. Still, there are memories that will forever be engraved in my mind. Putting on the … [Continue reading]