Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to work i go

Lake McDonald
An office that never gets old.

 

There is a God-given ability to be creative as a member of the human species.

To give anything less than our best is to sacrifice the gift.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

It’s a duel journey that should be in tandem

Windermere Prep Cross Country
Team last night. Thursday practices are at 6:00pm. Small yet inspired team.

 

Will miss tomorrow’s season opener as well as tonight’s traditional Friday night team “pasta party”. Every Friday a different parent hosts a pot-luck dinner. Parents are invited too.

A week-long business trip West but i’ll be back for next Friday’s dinner.

The journey to help organizations that want to change the world is a duel journey, as i journey to change my own.

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

From paralyzing to no big deal in one try

Highline trail
It was a major accomplishment.

 

Highline trail
The trail returned to less intimidating.

 

The Highline Trail was no less dangerous yesterday than a few days before, but it was far less intimidating the second time around. This afforded Cheryl the opportunity to appreciate what we (our son and i) did a few days prior. Until you conquer this personally, you have no idea – i literally didn’t know if i’d be able to turn around and go back.

When our Son and i hiked the scary 200 meter portion a few days prior, i didn’t know if i had the ability to turn around and return to the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Without going back over the same 200 meters we had just finished, it’s an 11-mile walk to the nearest road trailhead, with no other options; and no way to let Cheryl know what was happening. It would have been a disaster – that’s how afraid i was.

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

Falsely believed for 45 years

Prince of Wales Hotel
Arrived mid-morning. Crazy windy, cold day. Front view.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel lobby
The back windows provide stunning views.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel lobby
The first five minutes after arriving.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel outside
Howling cold wind out back.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel
Regal.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel
The wind had nothing to stop it. The town of Waterton is on the right edge.

 

Had wanted to visit Prince of Wales Hotel since the first time i saw a photograph of it, maybe 45 years ago. Our day trip intervened future disappointment. I thought it was in the middle of nowhere much like Lake McDonald Lodge. While not in the middle of nowhere, it was not crowded. Cheryl spotted a bear 12 feet away as we pulled into the hotel.

 

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

What is ridiculously easy can also be insanely difficult

Highland Trail hike
So beautiful on the first 400 meters of flat, wide trail.

 

Highland Trail hike
We are about to round a corner and i wasn’t sure if i’d have the courage to continue.

 

Highland Trail hike
It’s a big place, far from any hospital.

 

Highland Trail hike
It’s even scarier in real life.

 

A narrow trail is not a big deal on the ground, but move it up several hundred or a thousand feet and it can potential paralyze you with fear.

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.