Aragorn: "Give me your sword. What is your name?" Haleth: "Haleth son of Hama my lord. The men are saying we will not live out the night they are saying it is hopeless." Aragorn: "This is a good sword, Haleth son of Hama...There is always hope" There is always hope I love this scene from the Two Towers … Continue reading There is Always Hope
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It’s the people
My family loves Disneyland. I know that we are not alone in this, but seriously, we are total nerds (or at least I am). I must warn you that this is a pro Disneyland article, and it is filled with all kinds of joyful propaganda that may inspire you to plan a trip to Disneyland. … Continue reading It’s the people
The Road Less Traveled
It was a cool and cloudy morning as I strolled though downtown Flagstaff. It was about 40 degrees, the air smelled of rain, and the clouds were settling low in such a way that you could not see the Mountain. The traffic was minimal, and it was fairly silent; aside from the occasional train passing … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
To Be Yourself
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." The quote above is from Ralph Waldo Emerson; and I often turn to it when I need motivation or need to be reminded that there is a whole world taking place as I walk through my … Continue reading To Be Yourself
Solitude
Loneliness. This is a powerful word, because out sparks such strong emotional reaction; and I believe that it is something that all of us can relate to at some point in our lives. If being alone becomes translated as loneliness, then sadness and desperation will begin to take root. Desperation mode is survival mode, and we … Continue reading Solitude