This is my place for writing and reflecting on life here in the mountains. Close to the sky, close to my children and family and most certainly feeling the closeness of God my Savior.
Monday, May 29, 2006
I made a day for me
To torture myself on the hardest trail I will ever want to encounter. to climb to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain
big bear always reminds me of the smell of sage. I cannot think of Big Bear without thinking of sage. Well that and a huge meth problem. Just kidding. Did you make it to the top?
daphne, funny when i got to the trail head and opened my car door. the first smell was SAGE yes Carol - the old guy still has legs enough and mental toughness to go the distance ( 5 mile warrantee only) Phoenix, you know you do stuff every day that I could not do, so dont be so modest.
Living life, higher at 7000 feet elevation. Where the smell of pines, a distinct nip in the air, the sunset and sunrise displays of color and light fill your soul and set your spirit soaring. From high atop the mountains, nowhere near the city, I think, I write, I try to make you laugh. It is just me, my oxygen deprived brain and my bird and squirrel friends.
I am a lover of God, and I am a lover of life. My three wonderful children help me be a better man, and I consider fatherhood my most important role. These kids have made my life meaningful and filled with beauty. Nothing compares to them or gets between us.
My mom lived 91 years and as youngest I was privileged to make sure she was comfortable and safe in her own home, was never alone, had plenty of friends and family coming around. She knew, before she passed away, how much we kids appreciated all she did for us over the many years.
I am the youngest of five. I have ADD and it makes me fun, or irritating, depending on who you ask.
Most of all I am real, so this blog has fun aspects and then serious writings, too. You get both, for one click of the mouse.
5 comments:
Congrats on making it to the top!
big bear always reminds me of the smell of sage. I cannot think of Big Bear without thinking of sage. Well that and a huge meth problem. Just kidding. Did you make it to the top?
Oy! First you are not old! lol
Second... wow, you are braver than I on the steep climb. They would have had to call an ambulance in after 1 mile! LMAO
Glad you had a good weekend. Hope you soaked in a hot bath with Epson Salts!
daphne,
funny when i got to the trail head and opened my car door. the first smell was SAGE
yes Carol - the old guy still has legs enough and mental toughness to go the distance ( 5 mile warrantee only)
Phoenix, you know you do stuff every day that I could not do, so dont be so modest.
Looks fun - well, not in the heat (it's hot here)... but if it wasn't hot, it'd be fun!
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