The Art of Living

Pierce the veneer of outside things

“We had pierced the veneer of outside things… We had reached the naked soul of men.” — Ernest Shackleton, South The veneer of outside things exists in polished half-truths. “I’m great. […]

Dream Bigger Dreams

“Disturb me, Lord, when I am too well. Pleased with myself when my dreams have come true because I have dreamed too little.” I’m wondering about these lines, asking myself, […]

What Can You NOT DO

“Vocation at its deepest level is. ‘This is something I can’t NOT do, for reasons I’m unable to explain to anyone else and don’t fully understand myself but that are […]

Write it by hand instead

Write it down. Don’t send a text, an email, a DM. Take out a piece of paper, tear out a page in a magazine, locate your favorite stationery in the […]

The world needs more wholehearted humans

I’ve got two quotes for you. “I wanted more than a job. I wanted deeper congruence between my inner and outer life.” Parker Palmer The second quote, “The longest journey […]

Developing an Every Day Muscle

I’ve always wanted to be more consistent-stone cold, steady—the person who skips all of the fussing, excuses, and mini-dramas. I wished myself to be the guy who shows up, does […]

Dispatch: Fly Fishing The Green in the Fall

Fly Fishing The Flaming Gorge of the Green River is like playing a round of golf on an epic course-tough shot, precarious and exhilarating. Be ready for a challenging game […]

Sleep in a Wigwam on Route 66

Adventure, big and small is out there. Sleeping in a Wigwam (like a teepee) on historic Route 66. Coming back from visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, we opted for […]

A Poem: Ten Years of Living Forward

Ten rings later in the oak tree.Radius etchings tell the truth of living forward.Closer to fine.Empty bedroom, not to dinner. Quiet deafening disappearance.No search party assembled.Empty wheelchair affixed for helium […]

Trip Report: Backcountry Ski Hut to Hut

Description: The saying about backcountry skiing goes, “free the heel, and you’ll free your mind.” After a handful of Colorado winter backcountry ski adventures, I’m hooked. Last winter, we linked […]