Shortly after turning 40, I decided to do something that was w-a-y out of my comfort zone: Go with James Evans on a 47-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail. I have NO IDEA what possessed me to think I could attempt that, but I spoke with James about it and a plan was laid. I wish I could tell you [...]
The ALS ice bucket challenge has been amazing to watch and in most cases…fun. I hope that all those dollars will be so very beneficial to find a cure. But I wonder if part of the benefit to those individuals and families enduring ALS is that we are paying attention for just a little while and sharing their life even [...]
I’ve been asked from time to time about why I like to backpack. Last week my wife and I finished a 56.8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail, a national scenic trail. We hiked 4 days with our friends Mike and Jessica, who are thru-hiking the entire 2185.3 miles from Georgia to Maine. I’m fond of the AT having hiked [...]
