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I’m Challenged, Not Dead
The level of abusiveness out there has really reached critical mass. I’ve mentioned before that I was part of the early BBS crowd, before the Internet, so I’ve been communicating by modem/online since 1988. Back then we saw an influx of bravado that was really misplaced, stalking, people who felt they could say anything they…
The Value of Choices
We all make choices according to the goals we have in mind. Whether it’s formally set or something you never share with others, the paths you choose are always influenced by where you want to end up… assuming it’s a genuine heart’s desire. You can fool yourself in the forefront of your mind, but you…
Mariposa Climes Project Update 2016
To catch everyone up that may be new to this, I’m going to share the backstory first. Then I’m going to outline what we are doing, where we are at, and the current state of the Half Dome hike project. A little over a decade ago, I was planning a trip to Yosemite with my…
Whenever You Get There
We all go through stages where we hit walls and recognized the poor choices of the past. When it comes to things that affect our health, it’s more common than not to feel that if everything seems tolerably managed for now, why worry? It is actually a very small percentage of people that get away with…
Focus on Passion, Not Poison
The year started rough for a lot of people. Many of us have been ill – colds, flu, secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, strep – and the fatigue and pain that comes with Winter weather changes for those of us that have rheumatic autoimmune, and neurological diseases. Anyone with injuries like I have on top…
Beyond the Point of Contact
I’m ending the year fighting to recover from a head cold. After 14 months of not even a sniffle (last virus was October 2013), I finally got hit with something. I’m just determined to feel better and not start the new year with this thing. Last Winter I stalled out. I wasn’t able to exercise much,…
Why Not You?
I believe in balance. Most of the time I’m pretty nice in the way that I talk to people – and if you don’t think I am, then you haven’t known me long enough. With that in mind, I’m about to get really blunt. Not mean, not rude, just extremely honest. Sometimes it’s necessary. Consider this the…
Veteran’s Day 2015 – True Scars & Badges of Honor
I spent three days mulling this over before writing about it. Sometimes it’s better to take some time to think it through and consider wording, and even whether you want to address a thing… and my conclusion now is, I DO. I am also sure I won’t get through writing it without shedding tears. I’m…
No Better Than Anyone
With so much in the country today that is so incredibly polarizing, nobody needs to go looking for new ways to be rude. If you represent some particular belief system – whether it’s religion, food choices, fitness, philosophy, or ANYTHING – be a GOOD representative. Don’t be a jerk. People are watching you when you…
THRIVING With Invisible Illness
I have to keep talking about this two-sided coin. I will advocate all day long for autoimmune and neurological patients deserving compassion, respect, and accommodations for their health conditions, and I am going to advocate for all of us to reach for as much as we can grasp in our lives as well. We live in…
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