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Climbing the Matterhorn in Winter with my Dog, Sparky
Well, I have to admit that bringing my beloved dog along on my, otherwise, solo climb, was a mistake. Let me explain… Sparky was (whoops, I just gave away the ending) my companion for the past seven years. He was a mix between a terrier and a cocker spaniel and he had become a little…
Read MoreAltitude and Aging
I think I came pretty close to killing myself on a recent trip…due to altitude sickness. I want to make something absolutely clear…the companies I used to plan and complete the trip did a GREAT job of planning and touring. In fact, I was warned of the dangers of extended periods at high…
Read MoreLinda Places in the Top Ten for Wildlife Photographers in the USA
Linda and I both had good luck in Yellowstone in the winter and in the Oneeyeland Wildlife Photo Contest. Linda won a bronze award for her Shake it Off coyote photo and had three other finalists…a bison from Yellowstone, three lion brothers from Tanzania and another shot of the coyote outstanding in the field…also made…
Read MoreA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS GUIDE ON HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING STOMPED TO DEATH BY STAMPEDING BISON WHILE MISSING THE SHOT
My wife and I live in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. We had not been in snow since 2008…on purpose…we do not like being cold. We are both professional landscape and wildlife photographers. We wanted to expand our horizons a bit and photograph Yellowstone in the winter. The opportunity arose and off we went. I am 76 years…
Read MoreAnswering An Often Asked Question About Happiness
I guess to some people I come off as an older Buster Scruggs, smiling all along the way. Those who know me best know there is another side to me, much more serious. However, for the most part, I am a very happy camper. That comes through to others and I am often asked how…
Read MoreThe Importance of Time
We all have things that make us unique or different than others. One of those for me is my reverence for Time…and I know where it comes from. By Time…I mean, I hate to waste it…you never get it back…and it is the only space while on earth where things can get done. And where…
Read MoreSmells Like Retirement and This Damn Virus
Got to admit, I never saw nor planned for anything like this Corona Virus thing. As I write this, I have been home with my wife for about a month. We go out to get food, to walk or run three miles a day…and that is about it. Never experienced anything like this…bet you haven’t…
Read MoreBe True To Your Teeth or They Will Be False To You
One of my favorite philosophers, Soupy Sales, came up with that quote long ago. And…he was right. If you have not been to see a dentist in a while…please get on the phone and set an appointment. As you get older, you have fewer second chances with your teeth. When I was young, I got…
Read MoreLessons from Water Skiing
There are two rules you absolutely must master if you are going to become a decent water skier. Rule One: Bend at the knees. Rule two: If you fall, let go of the rope. Pretty simple stuff. You need to bend at the knees to stay flexible, because water skiing is bound to take you…
Read MoreCelebrity Endorsements
This may not be about retirement…but it is about being old. Growing up, the celebrities I trusted most endorsed cigarettes. Someone paid them and they then told us it was in our best interests to smoke that particular type of cigarette. Think about that for a moment. Those trusted…often beloved…endorsers helped millions of people to…
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