Why I Haven’t Been to a Gym Since 2007

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The undersides of the clouds were just beginning to ignite. Fiery oranges, reds, and pinks brightened above Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. It looked like its own natural wonder that would anyone appreciate, had they opted to go outside that evening. So I wondered, what the hell am I doing in a parking lot getting ready to go inside of a sticky, humid gym when I could have gone for a hike for my exercise?… Keep reading...

Autumn Season at Schwabacher Landing

Going Back to the Real World

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Working in the tourism industry in a place as idyllic as Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, I often hear someone say, “It’s time to go back to the real world.” At first, it was simply an easy comment to dismiss as someone who would prefer to stay in vast stretches of mountain wilderness versus returning to a stressful job and city life.… Keep reading...