Since starting the countdown to my journey to Japan 104 days ago I’ve started, or continued, some healthy habits that I hope will make my journey better. Exercise in the morning (and sometimes evening). Even if it is just a couple miles, I have done some exercise every morning ranging from light runs to marathons …
Timing your travel is imperfect. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. The best thing you can do is just enjoy the views along the way.
When preparing to travel to a place it is easy to overlook the basics such as what to do when at a restaurant. I had Chat GPT construct a dialogue that might help give an example of how one might study and prepare for basic interactions abroad (we could obviously coach this into a much …
How man pictures do you take when you travel? How frequently do you look at them after you return home? After five years? After ten years? After more? Here is a picture I took yesterday of a Gila Woodpecker eating a cactus fruit:
We never imagine that we are going to have to contend with inclement weather when we travel, but it is a reality that most have to face. So what do you do when the weather arrives on your journey? Delay or change your plans – This is basically all you can do unless you are …
Some words from Thich Nhat Hanh: Every morning when we wake up, we should be able to be aware that a new day is offered to us, to live. A twenty-four brand-new hour’s day is being offered to us, to live. It would be a pity if we were not capable of receiving the gift …
At 1:37:22, the Lost Dutchman Half wasn’t nearly my fastest half marathon. Actually, it is probably one of my slower races. With that said, it is a result I am really proud of coming off of a tough marathon one month ago and little more than a month to recover. The race had a beautiful …
Tomorrow, I will run the Lost Dutchman Half Marathon. Although it will be another race where I am not exactly racing for a personal best, it promises to be a fun run in a great location. Arizona is home to many state parks, each with their unique features and attractions. One such park is the …
Every so often, I revisit this video of Gustavo Dudamel leading an orchestra. The intensity with which he leads the professional musicians is an inspiration and example for how much focus we can bring to our work.
I once read about an approach to minimalism that was based around owning only 100 things or fewer. This practice is based on the belief that minimalism can lead to a simpler, more fulfilling life and is often driven by environmental, financial, and personal reasons. Adherents of this philosophy aim to declutter their homes, reduce …