Mahalo
Mahalo is “thank you” in Hawaiian. Which at midnight local time is really all I have to say about making the trip halfway across the Pacific Ocean. The kids did […]
Population Dynamics
Having been in Vegas for almost 18 months now, I have become pretty acclimated to my surroundings. Maybe acclimated is the wrong word, I have begun to see more of […]
All Hail La Madre Springs
Today wes headed out to Red Rock for another hike. This time, all four of us were in the car for the trip and we were excited. It had been quite a while since we had gone for a family hike. Everyone’s Camelback was filled and packed. We had hats a…
A Wild Ass Morning
This morning Rylie and I headed out for a hike. It has been quite a while, and I knew she was starting to develop a little cold, so I planned on keeping it pretty easy. Specifically, we were planning on hiking to the top of The Escarpment in Red R…
A Day at the Cathedral
Cathedral Rock to be exact. Last weeked we went for a family hike in the Spring Mountains at the Mount Charleston National Recreation area. The mountains are about a half hour from the northern edge of Las Vegas making it about an hour drive for u…
Passing
Heading to the hotel from Zion on Friday, I stopped the soaking wet Jeep to take this picture. Even though I have never been a very religious person, rays of sun poking through clouds like that always made me think that Heaven had opened to let in…
Zion Vacation Education
When Stephen Mather took up the role of creating and expanding America’s National Parks, he had education and respect in mind as concepts the parks could help to instill in Americans. Our trip to Zion National Park this past weekend certainly held…
Much Needed Vacation
Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. The working environment is fantastic, the teams I work with are outstanding, and they are already letting me hire some help. That being said, I need a vacation in the worst way. Nothing has gone right at work for…
Busy Friday
Granted, it was busy with golf, but it was still busy. I have to admit that I am enjoying being on this side of consulting relationship. I used to be the one doing the selling. Now people are trying to sell things to me. It’s kinda nice. Today was…
Final Departure
As I write this I’m sitting in the Pittsburgh Airport, waiting for my last flight out of here. The next time I’m here it will truly be as a visitor. It’s funny. I moved here almost 14 years ago and never had plans to stay. Now, as I’m leaving, I c…
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