Category Archives: Adventures

“The Road Not Taken”

Posted on February 10, 2019 by admin

“The Road Not Taken” is a short poem written by Robert Frost. I think about it now and then, especially when making a major life decision. I see it as a reminder that sometimes it pays to take a less … Continue reading →

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Sharing Lessons from the Mountain

Posted on February 9, 2019 by admin

Although I’ve almost always held an optimistic view of the future, there are times where I felt all was lost and I wanted to escape and live in a secluded area for the rest of my days. There are people … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Buddy

Posted on February 7, 2019 by admin

One entry in Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans covers some of Chade-Meng Tan’s ideas regarding mindfulness and meditation. Among other things, Meng talks about having a “mindfulness buddy” who can help you with your mindfulness practice. I liked that … Continue reading →

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“Slow Dance”

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

This is a poem David L. Weatherford wrote about slowing down and enjoying life instead of racing through it. I first read it in The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. It’s a great reminder to be present and appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Social Media

Posted on February 1, 2019 by admin

I have very mixed feelings about social media, and so do many other people I know. I’ve thought about how the different platforms are commonly used and the ways that they could be used, so I’d like to share my … Continue reading →

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Perspective Shifts: A Better Way to Live

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

I realized something after I got back from Lollies and Lemonade 2019. While I was there, it was like we were all in our own world and had temporarily left everything else behind. There was a bit of talk about … Continue reading →

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Lollies and Lemonade 2019

Posted on January 30, 2019 by admin

I spent most of this past weekend attending Lollies and Lemonade 2019 in Auburn, Alabama. This was a 3-day Balboa workshop with some incredible instruction, amazing music, and wonderful dancing. Here’s an overview of my experience from this event. For … Continue reading →

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Exploring My Rules: Dream Big

Posted on January 28, 2019 by admin

We’ve reached the penultimate entry in the series exploring my rules. This post fits in nicely with the previous post about taking chances. Today’s post is about what I do before that: Dream big. I’ve always dreamt and thought big, … Continue reading →

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Exploring My Rules: Take Chances

Posted on January 27, 2019 by admin

Time to explore another one of my rules. This post is going to be a bit different than the others because, unlike many of my other rules, this is one that I’ve been practicing for as long as I can … Continue reading →

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Swing Ouch Clinic and Evening Dance

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

This past Saturday, Bold City Swing hosted its first workshop called the “Swing Ouch Clinic” in Jacksonville, Florida. Regional instructors Alex Morrison and Roxie Smith joined us at All About Ballroom and taught us a lot of great stuff. I … Continue reading →

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