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A Never Ending Story

“Bastian looked at the book. ‘I wonder,’ he said to himself, ‘what’s in a book while it’s closed. Oh, I know it’s full of letters printed on paper, but all the same, something must...

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Wherever you go…

… There You Are. Military families will say this often, as Khara can attest since the Air Force moved hers around while growing up. It is seemingly a good reminder about staying present, wherever...

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Everyday Wow

… is what you feel when your work commute takes you by the Grand Tetons each day. Originally known as Teewinot, the indigenous name meaning “many pinnacles,” these mountain peaks have stunned visitors for...

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Land of Enchantment

Fresh Upon 2024, Jesse and Khara found themselves exploring Southwest New Mexico. Resettled in our traveling house, we set about to learn a bit of the mythology of the town, Truth or Consequences. How...

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On the Move Again

We have been enjoying a Phish dance party online, and it made us realize it was time for a new edition of nature On the Move. A fun little soundtrack for life… Phoenix Moth,...

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Returning

[New Spots at the Ol’ Resort] In meditation, we often remind ourselves to return to the breath. When the mind wanders, we notice, and with a bit of friendliness, simply return to the breath....

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Dear California,

How are you? We are fine and newly resettled in Colorado. Leaving you was certainly bittersweet. Our time together over those 19 months was wonderful, but I think we all knew it was time...

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To the Canyonlands

The hikers chat together, as they come off trail, “Well, that sure was GORGEous, eh?” “Yes. Oh I see what you did there. That was HILLarious.” The trail hosts smile. Who couldn’t use a...

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Never Too Old

In this family, I’ve always been known as the perpetual kitten: simple, light-hearted, adorable with streaks of loco. I have also been known as quite a homebody. Trips to the vet or the Pease...