A Christmas Tree Tale

This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we encountered a lone woman and her giant Malinois carrying her tree down like a prize …

The Art of Reframing: Shifting Your Focus and Adjusting Your Attitude

It was a beautiful day. The temps had risen. The sun was shining. Snow and ice had begun to melt. It was a great day for a hike. I had wrenched my back a few days prior and was looking forward to the idea of moving. Perhaps this walk would work out all the kinks. …

Homeward Bound

The year was 1990.  FYI, I googled important events from 1990. George Bush was president. Nelson Mandela was released from prison. I was in my third year of college. Honestly, I remember little else. Even the top ten tunes and blockbuster movies have faded into the recesses of my memory. I had other things on …