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Love and Basketball
From the time I was a little boy, love and basketball went hand in hand. As an adult, love and wilderness have been my drink of choice, but basketball has remained a passionate presence. Traveling around the country with my Yellowstone sermons and more recently with...
STOP Being “Busy”
When did “busy” become the word of the day? Think about it. When was the last time you asked someone how he or she is doing where “busy” wasn’t part of their response? In a society that values self-sacrifice and hard work over self-examination and personal growth,...
Yellowstone Mana
Every day in Yellowstone provides richness for the discerning eye and open heart. This enigmatic layer of fog came and went before settling over the temple of the Lamar Valley late last week. It was another mana-filled day as I led a wildlife tour for four spirited...
Liquid Gold
The Hawaii brain train left the station today. In reality, the power of adventure extends far beyond the experience itself. Saltwater, mountain air, pulsing river molecules, powder snow and grimy dirt, it all gets in our blood, becomes a part of who we are, and...
The Sun Will Shine Again
Sometimes all that life can throw at us feels like it's just too much. That's ok. It doesn't mean we are weak or lacking, it simply means we've maxed out our coping skills and need to step back enough to regroup and redirect our energy. Overwhelm in today's world is...
Life Ain’t All Roses and Applesauce
Life is hard. Right, wrong or indifferent, for some it's harder than others. Despite what we often see on social media, life isn't all powder face-shots, exotic travels and wave riding. It's a grind, filled with trials and tribs. People get sick, people get dealt...
Daily Audacious Wisdom: Shallow Brooks Are Noisy
One of my mentors often reminds me that, "shallow brooks are noisy." We all know there's a lot of noise out there telling us how we "should" be, what we "should" do and what we are "capable" of. But we must filter the noise because it's far too often heavy on rhetoric...
Love, Dad
I'm excited to share that I've been invited to write a new monthly column for Montana Parent, one of our favorite regional publications. I'm calling it "Love, Dad." This is my freshest piece. It's near and dear to my heart. I hope you enjoy... Check out the entirety...
Legacy Matters
I’ve always found the beginning of a new calendar year a time of reflection and re-envisioning. Yes, we have to pay the bills, put food on the table and keep a roof overhead, but far too often, what we, as a culture, value or hold in high esteem is meaningless. While...
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