Road Trip, Make it GOOD

Saw this on a hill near Willamina, coming from the Oregon coast , through Yamhill County, heading southeast on Highway 18. This image captures the spirit of the Spring roadtrip with my kids: make it GOOD. Long travel? That’s part of the fun, enjoy the new and varied scenery. Kids sparring repeatedly? That’s how kids …

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Extraneous, Receding

Extraneous: not forming an essential or vital part Receding: to move back or away : WITHDRAW Interesting and magical, the way vacation, retreat can remove the extra in your life, the non-essential. Being near the ocean has this effect for me. I am grateful for this effect. A very busy life responds to the insistent, …

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Reflections: Tribe, Time Off…Transitory?

As I wind up a few days with old friends, in a place that I find particularly peaceful and restorative, I reflect, Just what is it that makes this time so valuable, powerful, desired? How can I create more of this mindset in my daily life? How can I make the hustle and bustle of …

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One Foot In…

You might think this is a blog post around not being committed, “…one foot in, one foot out…” But rather, it’s a quick nod to those who can successfully operate in multiple mindsets congruently. This particular skill set is valuable; this particular capability should be cultivated, nurtured, respected. I’ve often thought and believed in the …

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JLud4 Summer Adventures 2021, Saturday

Tried again, made it, last day, Point Lobos. Foggy cool perfect through mid-day. Never enough rocks to climb on. Locale like I remember it, blessed. Lots of people here and there. Popular spot. Great views, great rocks, great water. Excitement on the way home, safe arrival, given the circumstances, all good. Sleep well? That’s the …

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Alt Vacay Attitude

Week off with the kids, vacation time, stripped down, shifting mindset and schedule to them, focused on them, us. This particular post a good example. Three in the morning, awake, listening to the sounds of the night, listening to the kids sleep. What’s the big deal? Not so big maybe; maybe just different. In a …

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