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Condemnation vs. Empathy: A Different Perspective On The Death of A Bison Calf
Emotions ran high following a recent event here in Yellowstone that made national headlines and international news. Tragedy unfolded after a father and son attempted to rescue a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park that they believed to be cold and under duress. I...
Baylor Rape Scandal: Why We Should All Be Feminists
These aren’t random incidents we are seeing. No, it represents an epidemic of massive proportions. How is it that we continue to debate whether or not college athletes should be paid, when another major football program has made headlines for sexual assault? First...
Love, Dad: Stop Being Busy
My freshest "Love, Dad" column in Montana Parent tackles the busy myth. In a world where children are over-scheduled and constantly on the go, this piece challenges us all to slow down, parenting intentionally and mindfully, giving our children the pace and space they...
Counting Spoons
For all of you parents grinding day in and day out to provide your little one(s) love, stability and structure, this one is for you. My March "Love, Dad" column in Montana Parent is all about the wear down factor and how to keep on keeping on. We can count our spoons...
Happy Earth Day From Yellowstone Country
In honor of Earth Day I wanted to share a little excerpt from Grizzlies on My Mind and Be Audacious. Though they are two vastly different books, they both tell the story of passion, commitment to a cause, the importance of uncovering purpose and meaning in our lives,...
Swimming Into Positive Visualization
Every Sunday morning I head to the pool for a rendezvous with 2,000 meters of water. Like all of life, some days are easier than others. On brilliant bluebird days like yesterday in Bozeman, it's hard to go inside to swim, but yesterday, like all days, I emerged...
Because It Matters
If you want to write, write. If you want to create, create. If you want to inspire, inspire. That is SUN pouring in the window at Sola Cafe. It's a glory day in Yellowstone Country after a week of daily snow flurries. I rose early as I do every Saturday and busted out...
Love+Courage=Grace
I’ve always loved the word grace. It simultaneously conjures up elements of fluidity and stability. A way of moving and a form of prayer. A symbol of respect and a gesture of generosity. To move with grace signifies finesse and to interact with grace represents an act...
Throw Like A Girl
I'm really excited to share my freshest "Love, Dad" column from Montana Parent. This piece is near and dear to my heart and it's a little teaser for my next big project, a girl power/anti-misogyny manifesto. I'm a big believer that we should all be feminists,...
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