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20 Aug

The Sunset Blog

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In the fall of 2012, I embarked on an adventure in Spain to walk 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago.  Like every other journey in my life, I departed without any expectations and tried to let the trip unfold
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13 Aug

Alexa

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Last week, I took my mom to see Echo in the Canyon followed by some homemade chicken chili at my house.  Upon arrival at my home I asked, “What is one of your all-time favorite groups?” She replied, “Chicago.” With
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06 Aug

Eva’s Sketchnote Book

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  I hope you enjoy another sample chapter from Practice. One day on the yoga mat during my second trip to India, I noticed a mountain of hair piled high in a bun atop a husky man. At the end
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30 Jul

Help

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Jim and Joyce are two of the greatest neighbors of all time.  After the snow flies, they are up at the crack of dawn shoveling random driveways in the hood.  Several times a year I open my door from an
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23 Jul

The Practice Retreat

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Several years ago, I was invited to speak about A Million Steps at the Sun Valley Wellness Festival.  One of the perks was a free pass to see the other presentations.  I was particularly looking forward to seeing Arielle Ford,
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16 Jul

Crash Bang Bloom

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In my early 30’s, I was fired from a job and the CEO told me, “This is just a bump in the road.” I was completely outraged and it took quite some time for anger to dissipate.  In the rear
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09 Jul

The Turning Point

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Last Tuesday, after a long mountain bike ride, I noticed that my rear tire was aged and worn.  I pedaled to the nearest bike shop and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they stocked the exact same tire and could
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02 Jul

Love

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When I was in my early teens, I completely expected to have a life that would include being married and having children. Given my family background, that life would also include a divorce or two. I do not think that
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25 Jun

Humble Hero

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Last week I rode one of my favorite mountain bike trails in Boise.  I had to pedal through town and then rode two miles up a paved road to reach the trailhead.    I like the route through the city
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18 Jun

Life Changer

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I took my first breath on January 18, 1964.  On that exact same day, my alcoholic grandfather died from cirrhosis of the liver. My dad was a functional alcoholic. He was a partner in the largest law firm in Idaho
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Recent Posts

The Sunset Blog
20Aug,2019
Alexa
13Aug,2019
Eva’s Sketchnote Book
06Aug,2019

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