At the Speed of Andante

Classical composers walked in nature and were inspired to create some of the most enduring music in the world.
for the love of beauty on the Arizona Trail

On the Arizona Trail, I learned about love as a gift in the form of the desert bloom.
in search of joy on the Arizona Trail

On a muddy section of the Arizona Trail, I learned that joy is a choice.
quitting is awareness

Sometimes a “gut feeling” can send you a message to quit before you’ve had time to analyze data.
quitting is believing in abundance

A belief in abundance can help us quit when something is not working.
quitting is saying yes

Dystonia ended my professional flute career, but it took an intentional act to ultimately let go.
quitting is optimism

In the first in a series, we’ll explore the power in letting go and being open to new possibilities.
why am I a solo hiker?

To hike alone carries a certain inherent risk, but the rewards are great.
From Adventure to Advent

I’m using my time on the Arizona Trail in late winter as a setting for Advent talks I’ll give in the coming weeks.
yes regrets

Regrets are not something to avoid, because they can spur us to live more fully – especially on trail.