I was out running on the trails near Denver one warm and sunny Saturday morning. I was feeling good, both physically and mentally. As I looked down the path ahead of me, I noticed another runner coming toward me. As he came upon me, I looked into his eyes and acknowledged him with a nod (a common …
Conflict on the Mountain
It was about 4:30 a.m. when Christian, our instructor, rousted us from our tents. It was the eighth day of a grueling 10-day Outward Bound program and we faced the ultimate challenge: we were to summit Mount Massive by noon and return to camp before dusk. At 14,421 feet high, Mount Massive is the …
My Day at the Funeral Home…And How It Changed My Life Forever
Second Thoughts: It was 7:55 a.m. and I recall sitting in my car, which was parked out in front of the funeral home. My stomach felt a little queasy and I wondered if this was such a great idea after all. You see, I like to know firsthand what my clients do, and some of my clients happen to be in …