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A City Dweller

Posted on November 23, 2016 by landje03

This is a retrospective post, originally created in October of 2015 and then lost. I still think the idea of connectedness and living in a city through all senses is worthwhile sharing. I spent much of the winter months last … Continue reading →

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Changing the Definition of “Success”

Posted on November 23, 2016 by landje03

Success is an abstract concept that humans continually try to quantify. With a quantifiable metric, success becomes something we can grade ourselves against, see how far we fall short, and something hopefully we can achieve. Throughout my life, I have worked in … Continue reading →

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Being Sick Sucks.

Posted on September 10, 2016 by landje03

I experience life in cycles, which is another way to say I learn from past experiences to better live now. I recently added another cycle – getting massively sick thanks to the wilderness. I have giardiasis. From contracting the disease on expedition to diagnosis took … Continue reading →

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Remember, and Use, Your Able-ness!

Posted on April 11, 2016 by landje03

Take a moment and evaluate your physical body. Can you use your arms? Check if you don’t think so. What about your legs? Fingers, toes, spine and back muscles? Are you breathing? Your brain works, because you’re reading these sentences. … Continue reading →

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I was Terrified

Posted on June 3, 2015 by landje03

I work for Northwest Outward Bound School (NWOBS) this summer, moving farther into an outdoor education career. Outward Bound employs Learning through the Experience, Challenge and Adventure, and Supportive Environments to teach positive student character, leadership skills, and develop students into engaged citizens. The … Continue reading →

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