It takes vision to shape a shrub. It also takes patience. And the right tools. It takes creativity and thoughtfulness as well. Not everyone can shape a tree or a bush. Wait- everyone can shape a tree or bush but not everyone can do it well. Each cut and non-cut is a decision with...
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Hard to describe On the verge Stuck Quicksand Straining and stretching Reach What do I really want In this place again Non-complacency Impact? Millions? Selling something? CEO Delusions or dreams I see myself there But is my vision true Longevity and legendary What people will say Versus how I will feel Shaping and tuning ...
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Apple Trees
In a past life I must have been an apple tree with extensive roots and robust branches standing strong in my senescence against the wind and rain and sun. Someone must have cared for me, watched me through the seasons, pruning and snipping, pinching and nourishing me to ensure I produced my bushels...
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Love An old friend Memories of mom Wealth in abundance Dreams and truths Connecting and connected Not alone Tears welling A chuckle A puppies innocence and joy Opportunity Lucky enough to miss someone Creating in motion Shaping and honing Admitting imperfection Loving still Touching cheeks Unedited and unabridged living So much more So much...
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Yesterday I failed. It was humbling. Embarrassing. Annoying. Enraging. Depressing. I ran the gamut of emotions. I spent an entire day of my life wallowing because I didn’t do well on a quiz. So what? I learned to always use every advantage I can and at my disposal because I forgot to yesterday. I...
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Pumpkin Seed Jack
They brought home 15 beautiful orange pumpkins from the farm up north of Seattle. One for each step down to their front walk way and several for the front porch. They loved Halloween and fall decorating. They were going to carve the pumpkins right before trick or treating so they wouldn’t rot and so...
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Coffee breath Baby snores Swaddled loosely Fatigue induced Patience nowhere But he’s so cute Reading is boring Angry wiggles Staying in touch Intentionally losing touch Day late Run to the bus Excited somewhere TGIF Home cooked lasagna In ten years All the things we want Waiting for inspiration Chase it Make some eggs Help...
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New week Lingering sore throat Started a new Twitter Dogs up Gunky eyes Ground my teeth all night Is all you want advice Who cares about rowing Boogers Groaning baby Blocked clogged dripping I need to polish the cast iron sink When we have more kids I just don’t want to Days of sleep ...
Continue readingThe Miracle of Writing
Most of my posts have been about rowing. But that’s not what this blog is about. When someone can get lost in your writings, spend an hour reading the things you have taken the time to craft and sent out into the world and come back to you with any kind of meaningful feedback,...
Continue readingMy Philosophy On Seat Racing
The goal of seat racing is not to win your seat race. Blasphemy. But how do you expect to make the boat if you aren’t trying to win? The problem is you are focusing on what’s good for you and not what’s good for the team. Most of us don’t understand that seat racing...
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