A couple weeks ago, I rode my bike to work. It was a great ride, so I took a photo and posted it to Instagram. Yesterday, I rode my bike to work. It too was a great ride, so I took a photo and posted it to Instagram. This morning, I rode my bike to […]
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The next time you go to the library
Take the stairs.Visit each floor.Walk through every wing.Do not skip the Youth section.Browse Steinbeck.Admire the art.Run your fingers along the spines of books on a shelf.Ask for help.Smile at other library patrons.Request something from Special Collections.Wear the white gloves.Plan your next visit.
The Creek
There is a stretch of creek that runs along my parents’ property. If you go by the 10,000 hour rule, I am an expert of this water. Many days after school and all day every day during summer breaks, my brother, sister, and I would play down at the creek. We caught minnows and crayfish, […]
“Can you plan a hike?” they said.
“Kir, can you plan a hike?” they said.“Gladly!” I said.“Something easyish but fun!” they said.“For sure!” I said.“We won’t be rappelling, right?” they said.“No, definitely not,” I said.“Are we almost there?” they said.“Yes, just around this bend!” I said.“Are those rock climbing shoes?” the stranger said.“No, these are just trail runners,” I said.“I thought you […]
Buddha Bowls
The Buddha Bowl: one of my favorite dinner go-tos! I stumbled across the idea a couple years ago on Pinterest and have been doing my takes ever since. They have all of the essentials of a balanced meal, and they are versatile enough to go with anything you may have in your fridge or pantry! […]
National Parks Walk the Runway in NPS Color Forecasting Campaign
If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through it. – President Lyndon B. Johnson On March 1, 1872, the […]
See the Forest for the Trees
Do you have a favorite tree? It could be Grandmother Willow as depicted in the Disney movie, Pocahontas. Or you may have Shel Silverstein to thank for The Giving Tree. Or is it General Sherman, believed to be the world’s largest tree, located in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Maybe your favorite tree […]
I love you, Paco Boy!
I love this little dude.I love that smile.I love his love for the outdoors.I love his collection of rocks and sticks.I love how he brushes dirt off his shirt and pants when he trips and falls.I love when he puts his hand in the pocket of my shorts to warm up.I love that he knows […]
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Alpha and Beta Test Your Life
Ready to make a change in your life?Test it! Alpha and beta testing are performed in the research and development of new products and services. A similar process can be used in making any changes to one’s self. You don’t need everything figured out and calculated before you make a change.That being said, you also […]
Light on or off
On. Off. On off on off Onoffonoffonoff… Light on.Visible, naked.Apparent imperfections.Blinded by the light. Light off.Bare, alone.Fear of the unknown.Stumble through the darkness. Or… Light on.Bright, airy.Clearly seen.Sunshine and warmth. Light off.Restful sleep.Night sky, moon, and stars. On. Or off. On or off or on or off Onorofforonorofforonoroffor…