Making Room for What Matters Most
Last Friday, my husband, daughter, and I visited Blueberry Blossom Farm for 90 minutes of berry picking. 31 pounds worth. Within minutes of arriving, my phone screen blanked out making…
Grief as an Exquisite Teacher
On the hike back from Island and Rainbow Lakes on Tuesday, I chatted with a fellow writer. She told me she thought grief was an “exquisite” emotion. Like Brene Brown,…
How Guiding Intentions Can Transform Your Adventures
When most people prepare for a multi-day adventure—whether it’s a trek to Everest Base Camp, Bhutan’s Snowman Trek, or the Tour du Mont Blanc—their focus tends to be on the…
Four Years Along the Trail of Change
Milestone Post / A Reflection Essay Blog post 180 is longer than usual. It's a 3,000-word look at how four years of blogging, hiking, and leading have shaped the way…