Recovery in Alaska
- June 24, 2017
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Preface: Living close to most of our family and friends, almost all of the weddings Sarah and I have attended were within a short driving distance of our house. As a result, any out of town wedding that we've gotten invited to has been met with a great deal excitement and anticipation. Thus, when we learned that one of my cousins would be getting married in Carlsbad, CA we immediately began making plans to attend. Never ones to shy away from an opportunity to explore a new part of the world, Sarah and I decided to make an adventure of the trip and knock a few things off the Life List while...
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Read moreAs a child, rocking chairs always seemed to have a certain mystical quality about them. They appeared to represent one of the greatest tools of relaxation and were often depicted as one of the best ways to enjoy a view of the setting sun. Not wanting to wait until my retirement to achieve my youthful aspiration to try out this form of meditation I decided to take matters into my own hands. Sarah and I had recently begun construction of a new deck in the backyard with a pristine view of the western horizon. Upon its completion we promptly positioned our chairs accordingly and got to experience...
Read moreFrom the first moment my skis hit the snow in Ruidoso last year I knew I had found a new passion. As we headed back towards San Antonio all I could think about was when I was going to be able to return. Over the next several months I read, watched, and learned everything I could about the sport. My enthusiasm grew so contagious that eventually Sarah's whole family wanted me to plan a group trip for the upcoming season. Given our nieces' and nephews' school schedules our timeline was early January so finding a ski area with good snow was a must. After weighing all the possible options I ultimately...
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