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Vipassana (3/3)
“Begin again!” booms the resonant voice from the wall speakers that surround us. The voice combines James Earl Jones, a vampire, Michel from Gilmore Girls, and a belching bullfrog. It…
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#T1DLooksLikeUS
I don’t talk often about my Type 1 diabetes. I’m not sure why. For many decades, I have dealt with it. I talk about every other aspect of my life, probably…
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Hiking OUT of the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon has a varied animal population. I see just two types of animals- scorpions and deer. The scorpions are dead and on the trail, crushed by hiker’s boots. I…
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Hiking INTO the Grand Canyon
The moment that you drop over the rim is breathtaking. The path transforms from a simple hike in the woods to a vista beyond compare. We take our time, taking…
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Hike the Grand Canyon?
My birthday wish was to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Having visited the South Rim of the canyon a few times before, I was enamored. I loved…
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The Forty Percent Rule
It has been said that the worst part of Navy SEAL training is Hell Week, which is five and a half days of physical training for twenty hours a day, running over…
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In the Driver’s Seat
You may wonder about the logistics of traveling for an extended time, spending hours in my car. Generally, I store the necessities on the passenger side, within easy reach. My Yeti with my Chai…
Introspective optometrist seeks inspiration and adventure
