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1000 Words: The First Time

1000 Words: See the World

There's a lot to see out there. Don't miss out.

1000 Words: Off the Grid

Recent paddling trip to Alaska. 

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order."

~ John Burroughs

1000 Words: Snow Day

Get outside and enjoy it.

1000 Words: Beauty is Everywhere

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

- Confucius

1000 Words: Above the Weather

Sometimes the possibilities for everything seem endless from 35,000 feet.

1000 Words: Moab, UT

1000 Words: Camping

The camping season is coming to a close. The only good news is that ski season is on the horizon. Get outside, soon, and often.

1000 Words: Cascade Lakes

There are a lot of things that make Oregon great. The Cascade Lakes are several of them.

1000 Words: Happy Birthday, Colorado

Happy 135th, Centennial State. Thank you for being you.

Telluride, June 2011.

Vail, February 2011.

Denver, December 2010.

1000 Words: Union Station, St. Louis

I wish train travel in the U.S. was as elegant as the Grand Hall in St. Louis' Union Station. Happy Weekend, and safe travels, wherever everyone is headed for some weekend fun.

St. Louis Union Station, Grand Hall

1000 Words: The Beauty That's Around You

I was thinking about "the point" of my blog this morning and it occurred to me that most of what I publish here has to do with enjoying what you already have, or what currently exists around you. Its okay to want more and strive to be more successful, but don't forget to appreciate the beauty that already exists around you. Its most likely free, and they are probably the things you'll remember most when you're gone.

"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it."

- Dalai Lama XIV

1000 Words: Summer in the Mountains

Telluride: July 2011

1000 Words: Tap Rooms

Its interesting to learn about the different ways beers are created. Generally, brewers are even more interesting. Which makes their tap rooms very interesting. Visit them. Often. (Ft. Collins Brew Tour post coming soon...)

1000 Words: Happy Father's Day

"Every time the rain comes out but the sun still wants to shout, that's when I know you're around..."

- Donovan Frankenreiter, Swing On Down

1000 Words: Open the Door

A little inspiration on a Friday: You don't know what's on the other side of that door until you open it.

1000 Words: Denver. Yeah, it really is that good.

Just when you thought winter was the best season to be in Denver, spring came along. And then summer. And then fall...

1000 Words: My Dog Thinks I'm Funny

I just told the one about the Pug, the Doberman and the Schnauzer...

1000 Words: Sunrises

Sunrises are better than sunsets. I will not argue that point. When you have a chance, get up in the dark, grab a cup of coffee, watch and enjoy.

Photo: Sunrise, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic