My wife and I are standing on the rocks en route to the Guttenberg Haus, high in the Dachstein region of the Austrian Alps. I’ve seen this hut from my room, down in the valley, where I stay when I teach in Austria, but I’ve never been here in the summer, when its open. As we pause for a sip of water I look down and see the ski jump facility in Ramsau, a small Alpine village that lives by... Read more
My wife and I are standing on the rocks en route to the Guttenberg Haus, high in the Dachstein region of the Austrian Alps. I’ve seen this hut from my room, down in the valley, where I stay when I teach in Austria, but I’ve never been here in the summer, when its open. As we pause for a sip of water I look down and see the ski jump facility in Ramsau, a small Alpine village that lives by... Read more
(On this 4th of July, I’m happy to share the talents of author and artist, Christy Tennant. She’s just moved to Seattle, offers a review of my new book on her great blog here, and is the Director of Global Community for the International Arts Movement). Enjoy! It was a sweltering July day. I was on a crosstown bus in Harlem, heading from my apartment on E. 112th Street to the Department of Motor Vehicles to register my Jeep in... Read more
(On this 4th of July, I’m happy to share the talents of author and artist, Christy Tennant. She’s just moved to Seattle, offers a review of my new book on her great blog here, and is the Director of Global Community for the International Arts Movement). Enjoy! It was a sweltering July day. I was on a crosstown bus in Harlem, heading from my apartment on E. 112th Street to the Department of Motor Vehicles to register my Jeep in... Read more
We’d been hiking for a little while. Up 1000 meters, and then down 1000. Up another 1000, and then down again. Then up one more time, and down half way to our final night at a hut. The huts are the Alpine alternative to backpacking. Instead of carrying everything with you, all you need is fresh underwear, a little soap and toothpaste, and a sheet. The hut provides you with a bed, pillow, blanket, your beverage of choice, and a... Read more
(Good Wednesday to you – My wife Donna and I have just returned from three days of hiking in the Alps, blissfully internet free. In my absence, my friend Ian has offered a guest post about the importance of living in the present – while you read, I’ll go enjoy some Schnitzel, and plan on sharing about tomorrow about lessons learned in the Alps) The instant gratification that grew up out of consumerism was like a gateway drug, and it... Read more
(Good Wednesday to you – My wife Donna and I have just returned from three days of hiking in the Alps, blissfully internet free. In my absence, my friend Ian has offered a guest post about the importance of living in the present – while you read, I’ll go enjoy some Schnitzel, and plan on sharing about tomorrow about lessons learned in the Alps) The instant gratification that grew up out of consumerism was like a gateway drug, and it... Read more
At 1.51 Euro per liter, gas is $8.63 a gallon over here in Europe. Somehow, in spite of this, and in spite of the challenges presented by the Euro due to the crisis in Greece and other countries, the German economy is doing well. Economic growth, it appears, isn’t always tied to cheap oil. How has this happened? In part it’s happened because the German government has seen the writing on the wall, the reality that black gold won’t pour... Read more
“Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” —Emerson “One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple.” —Psalm 27:4 My oldest daughter lives in the Shire. Kandern, in the Germany Black Forest, and the surrounding villages, are populated by people tending small farms, artists, and retirees.... Read more
Today’s guest post is from someone who’s living into her singleness. She’s moved to Europe, where she teaches English Literature during the school year, and guides young people through the Alps in the summer. Her contentment and joy, right where she’s at, challenge all of us to drop the “as soon as” language, and begin living today. Kristi Dahlstrom is my oldest daughter. Our love of mountains and words, coffee and wine, conversation and travel, keep the two of us,... Read more
Fibonacci Faith: Changing Everything
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