While reflecting at the end of the year and visualizing my 2011 theme, “Year of the Courageous Explorer”, I was reminded of a backcountry trek I took a few years ago in the Skoki Lakes region in... Read More
As I move into 2011 I wanted to share an exercise recommended to me by one of my mentors. The exercise is called “Complete The Old, Create The New”. It provided me an opportunity to... Read More
Like most folks, I’m not crazy about tests and quizzes. But today, I have to say that I have never been so excited about the results of an exam. This afternoon, I received an email announcing that I... Read More
It was hard to say goodbye to my son at the train station. Standing in front of me was a vibrant, capable young man – my “little peanut” was gone forever. It finally hit me. My days of active... Read More
After attending my son’s graduation from the University of British Columbia, I decided to travel back to Ontario on VIA Rail Canada’s flagship Western Transcontinental, The Canadian. This was a... Read More
Dear Friend, Stand Tall and Proud Sink your roots deeply into the Earth Reflect the light of a greater source Think long term Go out on a limb Remember your place among all living beings Embrace... Read More
Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we hadn’t noticed the steaming mounds of bear scat on the trail. Would we have been less than vigilant and had a “bear incident”? Would our food packs... Read More
Most Sunday mornings find me at the Pinery Provincial Park on the shores of Lake Huron. Being on the trails running and walking off the stress of the week, absorbing a good dose of Mother Nature,... Read More