I stare at the waterfall in front of me, my bare feet in the pond where last winter's melted snow lands. I've reached the upper Fish Creek fall, deep in Northwest Colorado's Routt National Forest. When I set out on the hike, I meant to get only halfway up. I spent the first twenty minutes … Continue reading Chasing Sunsets in Steamboat Springs
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From Detachment to Passion: A trip to the End of the World and a Eulogy
I used to live a contained life, consciously and purposely, without a lot of drama. For me, passion was not something I pursued. In fact, I considered it undesirable, even dangerous. I viewed passionate people as not being in control, of going from one emotional extreme to another. On the other hand, I admired those who … Continue reading From Detachment to Passion: A trip to the End of the World and a Eulogy
