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Triple trip joy

Historic National Park Lodge lobby
Sure seems like they are all watching.
Calypso orchid
Calypso orchid. Tiny. We only saw four on a one-mile trek up 800’ toward Sperry Chalet.
Woman taking closeup photo of flowers
If you zoom in, while fuzzy, you get an idea how tiny the Calypso Orchid is. Ps. Look for the purple-ish color.
Closeup flower picture
The calypso orchid towers at 3”.
13-second video: Even though we are the paying customers, we treat Kevin and Suzie like customers (aka cherished friends in Disney lingo).

Behave admirably.

dad

We get to experience each Glacier trip three times. When we plan it, when we visit, and when we talk about it later.

Lean into discomfort, think differently, and have fun while you reap what you’ve sown.

High achievers know they get three experiences in every experience.

Who knew?

Your dad for starters.

Insight: Vibrancy took me four to five decades.

Dream: My dream is you cut 10 years off that.

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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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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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