October Surprise

After last Halloween, we took our Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkins to a field and used them for target practice. We left them behind for the local wildlife to enjoy. We let the field lay fallow. The other day, I was walking the field and noticed something orange. It was a pumpkin. Our left over pumpkin seeds … Continue reading October Surprise →

My Moral Compass

We all have a moral compass within us that tells us the way we are supposed to live our lives. Sometimes, it is hard to read and we unintentionally go off course. Sometimes, it is easy to read and we knowingly take the wrong path. I have ignored my moral compass more times than I … Continue reading My Moral Compass →

Hit The Road

My wife and I have made the decision that the best gifts we can give our children are the gifts of travel and experience. Don’t get me wrong, we probably spoil them with toys and electronics. However, we don’t let these things dominate their lives. We have a strict policy of no i-Pads during the … Continue reading Hit The Road →

Don’t Just “Get Over It”

I find it frustrating when I hear or see the phrase “Get over it.” Not that it is necessarily bad advice in some situations such as moving on from past mistakes. However, most of the time, this phrase is used in a dismissive manner. “Life isn’t fair, get over it.” Really? We just need to … Continue reading Don’t Just “Get Over It” →

Trailhead

I often find that my best thoughts and ideas come to me when I am not actively thinking. Usually when I am walking outside or letting my mind roam. I call these moments my "wanderings." This blog is a journal of my thoughts, ideas, opinions, observations, and questions that result from my wanderings. Subjects will … Continue reading Trailhead →

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton