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It is a rainy, cool summer day in the northwoods of Wisconsin. Reflecting back on the past few months, I have turned a corner. For a considerable amount of time, I have felt as if I were not getting traction... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2024 at My Life As I Know It

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Feeling Good About Life

My mind is peaceful today. I am in a good place with a number of important people, there is nothing outstanding that is pressing me. I completed painting in Bear Trail last week in five days and 30 hours. The... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2024 at My Life As I Know It

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The Northwoods - A New World

In late 2020, we struggled to find answers to a pandemic world where it seemed everything was turned upside down. Our travel was limited, we could not see people in large groups, and the primary focus was staying healthy in... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2023 at My Life As I Know It

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Moving into 2024

It just feels different. Perhaps it is the time of year and turning the calendar to 2024. Maybe it the depth of my thoughts or the process of aging. While I am in a good place mentally, there is still... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2023 at My Life As I Know It

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Hanging On

Something that has shaken me to the bone has been witnessing the continuing decline of my Father. Granted, he is three weeks from being 97 years old but, the idea of losing a Father, the last living parent, the end... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2023 at My Life As I Know It

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I invested the time yesterday to look through...

I invested the time yesterday to look through pictures from 2023. It caught me how many experiences were captured in less than a year. Seeing pictures of my Dad celebrating his 96th birthday. His smile, his reactions to grandkids and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2023 at My Life As I Know It

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Medellin 2023

I am in the last week of a three week trip to Medellin. This city continues to draw me in and has a certain level of a hold on me. The people here make so much of a difference. Where... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2023 at My Life As I Know It

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Jan 22, 2022

Working Toward Measurable Change

Trying to change by developing new habits is not easy for me yet the need to improve enters my thoughts often. The desire to change is typically internally driven yet I hear feedback that confirms my areas of weakness. When... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2022 at My Life As I Know It

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Back in Medellin

We had 10 great days in Santa Marta before returning to Medellin. There are remarkable differences between the two cities which are a short hour flight apart. Santa Marat has much history, the Caribbean, coastal weather cooled somewhat by mountain... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Thanksgiving 2021

Clearly it is a different Thanksgiving today than last year and, possibly, many years. The pandemic has impacted many things. Personally, this was a day for a large family celebration at my house that became a tradition for nearly two... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Different Venue

I am sitting outside on the balcony listening to the Caribbean waves crash and the sun light up Playa El Rodadero. We traveled from Medellin without problems - short drive to the airport, short flight, and friends picking us up.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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It has been way too long...

We finally made it back to Colombia after being away for nearly two years. It is strange to walk into your own house and rediscover clothes, dishes, and decorations. It wasn't all good as the internet was down, the debit... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Since rereading Chasing Daylight, I have sought...

Since rereading Chasing Daylight, I have sought out "perfect moments". Time frames where everything seems to line up and a feeling of peace is within your heart. This morning at day break, I stood with my coffee and witnessed the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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It is early Saturday morning as the sun breaks in...

It is early Saturday morning as the sun breaks in northern Wisconsin. We have worked for the past three days on the process of fixing, replacing, and updating the Baer Trail home. The changes we have made already seems to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Starting a New Challenge

I sit alone this morning in the tool filled, messy kitchen of my newest project. Two weeks ago, we closed on a home in the north woods of Wisconsin. It has been a dream of mine for a long time... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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The Black Forest of Germany

For the first time on day 26 of this German trip, we found ourselves in a basement Airbnb. It is large with five windows giving a "garden view" of the outside but on the bottom floor of a three story... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Fussen

I am sitting down for drink after a day in Garmisch and visiting Zusprite. I am pinching myself by the rapid fire experiences we have continue to have here. The sights, sounds, smells, and tastes are amazing me. We left... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Salzburg

Today I woke up in a large flat on the outskirts of the old town of Salzburg. It is cool at 48 F and the windows are tilted open allowing cool air to flow through the spacious apartment. We are... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Berlin to Wiesenttal

Ten days into our Germany trip, we have experienced a number of "perfect moments" - when everything just seems to line up the right way. We left Berlin before 9 am headed to Dresden. We walked around Dresden before finding... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Berlin Final Night

It is our fifth and final day in Berlin as we head further south. We wore our shoes here walking an average of 9+ miles a day. We stayed in a great area where there were numerous options to eat... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Berlin

I woke up this morning in an apartment in the city center of Berlin. It is raining and 62 F. Last night we arrived around 5 pm due to heavy traffic and delays due to highway construction. The delays added... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Energy

A few nights back, we hosted a couple who are friends of Debby's from work. Debby and Jean worked together for over 25 years. Jean's husband, Marty came along and we talked as a group and individually. Marty and I... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Germany

One week from today, we leave for a month plus in Germany. It is exciting and challenging - the impact of covid has presented new obstacles and unknowns. Once we were through the complete vaccination process in April 2021, many... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2021 at My Life As I Know It

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Finally! We Are Almost There

The waves of emotion continue to race through me. The reality of seeing the finish line after decades of work and business travel makes me pause. It seems unreal, it seems too good to be true yet the days are... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2019 at Destination Unknown

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