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Leadership Zoo?

Moose
Moose. Resting.
Big horn sheep
Cheryl’s photo. The nose looks like a heart.
Mountain scene
Gift from a recent Walt Disney World conference.
Bilby toy puppet
Bob Bilby. A real-life Australian marsupial. And, Australia’s “Easter Bunny”.
Grizzly bear versus
Grizzly. Today’s animal photos were taken yesterday.

Leading others often feels like a Zoo. Same with leading self. Be intentionally over-focused to figure it out.

dad

People, and animals, have a mind of their own.

Both can be tamed.

Neither is easily tamed.

Some should never be tamed.

And then there’s this…

social media post
two men in National Park Lodge lobby
Alan is the Lodge’s Front Office manager. We met years ago and have stayed friends and occasional hiking partners.
7-second video: Context for the souvenir mini lamp.

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Mind, spirit, body

Mountain mercantile
Tree shadows confirm the late day hour.
Stunning beach day. Lake is ‘glass’. Warmest day this week.

What are my home priorities? What is their prioritized order?

dad

Attitude.

Peace.

Movement.

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Almost open season

8-second video: We are ready for an easy four-mile walk.
Couple at National Park Lodge sign
The 2024 season opens in two days.
7-second video: Trailhead across from Lake McDonald Lodge.

Having fun is a lifestyle, not a slogan.

dad

You are in charge of your thoughts and decisions.

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This website is about our HOME. This is the fifth of five daily, differently-themed blog posts about: (1) mind, (2) body, (3) spirit, (4) work, (5) home. To return to Mid Life Celebration, the site about MIND, click here.

Back 100 years ago

black and white poster of century old mountain road
Photo: Going-to-the-Sun Road in 1924, near Rising Sun marina.

Impossible is the only goal with the power to stir the human soul.

dad

Achievable goals have no power to stir the human soul.

Everyday life is my best and favorite classroom.

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This website is about our HOME. This is the fifth of five daily, differently-themed blog posts about: (1) mind, (2) body, (3) spirit, (4) work, (5) home. To return to Mid Life Celebration, the site about MIND, click here.

Finally to JGO

Finally made it to JGO (Jackson Glacier Overlook) in 2024.
Low rain clouds and cold temperatures can convert rain to snow.
11-second video: Virginia Falls. Deserted road. ‘Snow’ clouds.
32-second video: May 6, 2024. Snowing at Jackson Glacier Overlook.

Home-priorities health is wealth.

dad

We finished today at Montana Club restaurant with a wonderful meal.

Tomorrow morning we handle a Storage unit opportunity then on to Polebridge.

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This website is about our HOME. This is the fifth of five daily, differently-themed blog posts about: (1) mind, (2) body, (3) spirit, (4) work, (5) home. To return to Mid Life Celebration, the site about MIND, click here.