The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and this is mine.

Montana Mountains

Tag: love

Happy New Year!

I’m back in my proper time zone now, winding down 2018 with my girlfriend at the farm. Family is home and my daughter wished us a happy new year from the future (she is all the way in tomorrow). The clock is slowly ticking down the remaining hours and minutes of 2018.

Tick.

Tock.

I am looking forward to seeing what the new year brings. I am trying not to pre-build expectations, but as we transition from one year to the next, there is much to be thankful for. The ones we love and care about most are topping my list. 2019 will come no mater what, and like every dawn, new opportunities will present if you watch for them.

Sometimes, when hiking, the trail is so hard, my focus is just on the next step. Then the next step. Then the next step. Until I can catch my breath and start looking about at what is around me. This is when I am in awe of the world, when cresting a ridge, the view relieved, you realize the wonder, presented to you.

I wish everyone a wonderful and glorious new year, may the trail you taking, be amazing.

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Events in our lives

So many things happen to so many people every day. Some good, some bad, some incredible good. It’s really nice when something really good happens to someone you know.

My niece is married today. Normally separated ones with long distances, it’s great to get together with families and friends. The setting was a little different (aviation museum) but absolutely perfect. On this day where we recognize the veterans in our country, my heart swells and my eyes water a little as I look around at the great joy of wedding celebrations with the military backdrop. It’s a little strange for me, knowing what these historical aircraft meant in a world at war and yet the happiness and joy with the purpose of our gathering. My love goes out to my family and friends tonight, may my niece and her new husband enjoy many, many, happy years together.

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