Raindrops dodged my wipers in slalom shapes, her peak jutted through pea soup fog. Rainy weather did not deter instructors for a clinic week to polish skills, while discussing the seasons buzz words and gear. Simply booting up in the locker room brings excitement as I look at gear, inhale hot wax and feel hiddenContinueContinue reading “Ski-Cation”
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12.19.09
The cancelation notice on my cell should have given the inclination it was going to be a travel day to remember. I was relaxing in Florida spending time with my brother. Flying standby as an airline professional makes for fun stories, even years later. My coworker informed me flights were getting hosed due to aContinueContinue reading “12.19.09”
Oh, Deer!
Warm air blew across my feet, classic rock cut through the quietness of the back country road, the only things on my consciousness. My snow tires rounded the foggy corner that brisk fall eve, headlights fell upon a beautiful golden buck. His head lifted sporting a beautiful rack of antlers, halting him as I roundedContinueContinue reading “Oh, Deer!”
Fall Into Winter
Changing leaves embellish mountain ranges, cooler air dances across my skin. Both alert me autumn is approaching, prior to being mentally prepared. I cherish final seasonal rows as leaves surf puddles created by my oars. Feelings emerge as if the trees and I mutually mourn summers finality. Canadian goslings have grown and explore more independently,ContinueContinue reading “Fall Into Winter”
Quarantined In Bermuda…
The Atlantic looked beautiful from my bubble shaped window, releasing my mind and body into island mode. Remaining in this dreamy state the landing gear extended, alerting me of my sweet reality as I touched down in Bermuda. Lines of passengers eagerly awaiting their holiday stood in a maze of stanchions. Couples with sun hatsContinueContinue reading “Quarantined In Bermuda…”
If An ipad Could Do My Laundry…
By the time superstorm Sandy had flooded a portion of my favorite city Manhattan, my nerves were shot from watching the weather channel. It’s uncomfortable to be concerned for 98% of everyone you know, by a storm you can’t control. Following hours watching the weather glued on my friends couch, it reiterated humans are notContinueContinue reading “If An ipad Could Do My Laundry…”
24 Hours In Paris
Faster than you can spell au revoir, I hurried down the jet-bridge with my seat assignment to Paris. This was my first 24 hour solo transatlantic adventure, traveling standby as an airline professional. What a perk, what an opportunity. The morning sun flickered through the windows as the Airbus touched down on foreign soil. BellyContinueContinue reading “24 Hours In Paris”
In The Presence Of The Dalai Lama
My eye caught a glimpse of his robe, his slightly hunched shoulders, then his magnificent smile as he entered stage right. The 14th Dalai Lama emerged into view, his sweet and humble personality shined through as he waved signaling the crowd to stop paying him attention, during the introduction. The vision of him brought anContinueContinue reading “In The Presence Of The Dalai Lama”
I Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up! (part 1)
It was a blue sky day. Flights were running on time, sweet aroma from the coffee shop filled my senses. I was taking in this peaceful moment in the terminal, when a man walked up to our ticket counter and said: ” you lost my leg.” I’ve heard comments similar to: “these baggage fees areContinueContinue reading “I Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up! (part 1)”
Compassion
Can we change the world by the power of our minds? I have come to realize so much of my reality is a result of my minds “script” playing on repeat, moving at a faster pace, somedays similar to a spiraling roller coaster. There are days I go through the pattern of life’s to-do listContinueContinue reading “Compassion”
Bean's Dream 