Tales of the Ordinary Days

Day 20 | 30 Days of Writing Larry checking out the gorgeous views from Bryce Canyon We are nestled into a La Quinta in St. George, Utah. After a day full of two national parks, topped off with the company of great friends, we are ready for some rest. Garrett and I did just get in some time in the hotel hot tub. Zeke and Grandpa Larry alternatively held down the fort in the hotel room and found their own ways of winding down. As is typical of ending our days together, Garrett was the first to ask me the question, "What was you favorite part of the day?" I didn't even have to think about it. It was Bryce Canyon and the great surprise we all had in taking in it's immense and unexpected beauty. It was especially wonderful to see how much Larry enjoyed it. "If I would have known about this, it would have definitely been on my bucket list!" No need to add it, Larry. We can now mark this marvel of nature off the list. The morning started with a brea...

Lucy & Zeke....BFF's Happiness. What really is this in it's most simplistic form? We humans struggle with it daily, but our dog counterparts seem to have it figured out. A nip, a romp, and play in the backyard demonstrate everything true to bliss. I have dog envy. They make it look so easy. Mid-life or quarter-life crisis, getting old, empty nests, finding meaning...crisis' of different forms, but definitely an overthinking of our lives vs the love of the moment as demonstrated by our pup pets. Life is such a funny movement of time. We think we have it all figured out as we stroll through the days in a comforting hum. And then the routine changes, some a natural evolution and some a shock to reality, but we keep on plodding forward. Chin up and eye on the next trophy. That's the easy way, but really not an exercise in reflection, but a futile attempt to stay busy. And then I watch my dog. His love for me is unconditional and he has no problem spreadi...