tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93532202012-01-13T18:54:13.388-07:00Adventures, musings, rants, and raves from Vail, COcladdyjack@yahoo.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173832330329185927noreply@blogger.comBlogger1241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353220.post-57140050335706846882012-01-13T13:35:00.007-07:002012-01-13T18:54:13.396-07:00

Ok, for those of you who remember the first days of 2012 for me: the disappearing hat, also grandmother's antique hand-mirror (that I realize was also gone from that night, aaand I shouldn't have brought it in the first place. All part of the lesson, you see), then a ticket for not wearing my seatbelt, then imac power cord - not yet a year old - just stopped working.First of all, the

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The great Teacher Eden Sky writes: "December 21, 2012 marks the Shifting of World Ages, a return to zero point, where we officially transition from the current 5,125 year World Age Cycle, and enter into a New World Cycle; marking a new level of our unfoldment as a planetary collective; a new level of our human evolution in concert with our living Universe.If one researches prophecies from ancient

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Today is the last day of my mono-diet - a winter, ayurvedic cleanse consisting of the following for 14 days:Kitchari - a meal of mung beans, white basmati rice, plenty of ghee, and broccoli, beets, cauliflower, carrots (basically whatever veggies you want to add), and any spices.1 probiotic (10 billion live per day) and 2 liver support pillsAt least 64 oz of filtered water per dayThat's it for 14

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Into this right now, she says it so clearly and beautifully. "Be an Agent of Calm. . . I am another yourself".What is happening nowAmazing to be contributing right now. 2012 is an Awakening of Consciousness. Another level of experience, understanding, and oneness is unfolding. I believe it will be very challenging but also relieving - that the "old way of being" will expire and this new way

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December 31 – Core StoryWhat central story is at the core of you, and how do you share it with the world? (Bonus: Consider your reflections from this month. Look through them to discover a thread you may not have noticed until today.) (Author: Molly O’Neill)----------------------I just read all of my December Reverb10 posts and notice that I hold peace of mind and balance above all else.

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December 30 – GiftThis month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What’s the most memorable gift, tangible or emotional, you received this year? (Author: Holly Root)-----------------------------This is going to sound corny but really, it's been Rob and the way he loves me. He's taught me about real companionship, good communication (and I already thought I was pretty good), and giving

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December 29 – Defining MomentDescribe a defining moment or series of events that has affected your life this year.(Author: Kathryn Fitzmaurice)-----------------------------Hmmm, not to include 2011 incidents now that we're four months in! I'd have to say a moment that stands out for me, and maybe it's because it was more recent, is December 25th, Christmas Day. I woke up with a pretty painful

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I was able to do all of the December prompts from Reverb10 pretty much on time, until Christmas day. No matter that it's April now, I want to finish the last few. The question: December 28 – AchieveWhat’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do,

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I was able to do all of the December prompts from #reverb10 pretty much on time, until Christmas day. But, I've learned so many important things from this exercise that I wanted to finish the remaining 7 prompts. So here they are.December 27 – Ordinary JoyOur most profound joy is often experienced during ordinary moments. What was one of your most joyful ordinary moments this year? (Author:

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It's interesting that I was able to do all of the December prompts from Reverb10 pretty much on time, until Christmas day. But, I've learned so many important things from this exercise that I wanted to finish the remaining 7 prompts. So here they are.December 26 – Soul FoodWhat did you eat this year that you will never forget? What went into your mouth & touched your soul?(Author: Elise Marie

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It's interesting that I was able to do all of the December prompts from Reverb10 pretty much on time, until Christmas day. But, I've learned so many important things from this exercise that I wanted to finish the remaining 7 prompts. So here they are. Oh, and also on a fun note, Tracey Clark who gave the prompt for Christmas day is my best friend from high school. She's always been awesome.

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December 24 Prompt – Everything’s OK What was the best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright? And how will you incorporate that discovery into the year ahead? (Author: Kate Inglis)This year was financially questionable. Unstable. But instead of letting myself worry about it too much I decided not to worry, and to get things done. I worked hard, looked for

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New Name Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why? (Author: Becca Wilcott)PANTS. Pants is my nickname and I suppose my alter-ego. Pants is from the previous turn of the century: 1880s - 1930s - Victorian era to the 30s. I have a real affinity for this time period including women having trouble

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How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year? (Author: Tara Hunt)I traveled a lot to Denver to see Rob - a two hour drive down from the Colorado rocky mountains to the city. I listened to a lot of books on CD that I got from the library and it enriched me tremendously. I foresee this travel continuing in 2011.I grew up in Burbank, CA and lived 10 years in and

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December 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)Take your list of "11 things you could use less of in 2011" seriously. Develop new habits. Be your biggest self. Continue to give back and create community

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December 20 – Beyond Avoidance. What should you have done this year but didn’t because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?) (Author: Jake Nickell)I avoided developing VabeVibe. I didn't do it for all of the reasons above: scared, worried, unsure, and busy. All of them. I am taking all the steps to develop it this year.

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December 19 – Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011? (Author: Leonie Allan)I have three sisters and we are very close. There are two stand-out healing situations that happened this year which didn't involved me directly, but because I love my sisters so much their healing has healed a part of me.My younger sister

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December 18 – Try What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it? (Author: Kaileen Elise)Daily meditation and yoga practice at home. This didn't catch on in 2010 although I know it'd be great for me. I'd like it to become habitual, like brushing my teeth, and no matter where I am - at home, at Rob's, or on vacation

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December 17 – Lesson Learned What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? (Author: Tara Weaver)My sister Diane has an autistic child, Ian. Ian is 8 and is now Diane's greatest teacher. She's learning so much and changing in significant ways and is much more light and joyful. It's amazing to witness. She's constantly

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December 16 – Friendship How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst? (Author: Martha Mihalick)Wow, hard one, these are getting tough. I'd have to say when a friend told me that she had a moment when she was feeling let down or something and was expressing something like "I do this, who does this for me?" and her fella said,

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December 15 – 5 Minutes Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. (Author: Patti Digh)Last New Year's - HowlPlaying tennis, running in city park, riding around Denver with R.Summer hikes in the mountainsCamping with friends, rummage sale and camping the next weekendJumping in the

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December 14 – Appreciate What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)There is so much I appreciate in my life that it's impossible to gauge what I appreciate the most. My home is up there. I bought it 3 years ago and owning a home, this home in particular, has changed my life. I renovated it immediately

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December 13 – Action When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step? (Author: Scott Belsky)Time to write a business plan about VabeVibe and go over it with my mentor, see what he thinks.

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December 12 – Body Integration This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present? (Author: Patrick Reynolds)Anytime I give myself the time to meditate (which I plan to make part of my daily routine in 2011) I feel integrated.When I play tennisWhen I snowboardWhen the music is so

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December 11 – 11 Things What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life? (Author: Sam Davidson)Health issues I can controlBaggageFabrics in boxes/Clothes in pilesLooking for keys/phone/walletState of paralysis when feeling overwhelmedNeural pathways that drain energyMindless diversion (though

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December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)I decided to make balance in my life a priority. My grandfather always told us that "just as a table is balanced, so must we be in order for peace and happiness. Balancing mental, spiritual, physical and social is the way." I've done ok with it this past year, not

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December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)Amie's 30th birthday and the following day, Tour de Fat Denver.At an old Denver mansion from turn of the century - on a hill, white lights shining up on white stone three stories high. An old hunting castle-type place, rented

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December 8 – Beautifully Different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. (Author: Karen Walrond)First thing that comes to mind is my curly hair, LOL. I'm quite used to it but it's the first thing people have noticed throughout my life. It took me until my

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December 7 – Community Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011? (Author: Cali Harris)My community are my people, my tribe, my friends whom I adore - we are a band of best friends, lovers, ex-lovers who keep on lovin, creatives, punks, hippies, jerks, ladies and fellas

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-- December 6 – Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? (Author: Gretchen Rubin) -- The last thing I made was this - a little spun bamboo mossy green blanket knitted on large needles so that a special someone, my nephew Evan Brian, could poke his fingers and toes through it, interacting with

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--December 5 – Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? (Author: Alice Bradley)--I named Rob's Lavazza Espresso Point machine Sophia after the icon Sophia Loren. Why? Because with all that chrome and gold it was beautiful Italian deliciousness, just like Sophia. Rob loves coffee like he loves BMWs and anything that goes fast due to a simple, efficient and powerful engine. So

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--December 4 – Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year? (Author: Jeffrey Davis)--Rob and I live roughly 2 hours from each other and see one another every weekend. Depending on the weekend it's a lot of driving time for me. I leave the Vail Valley and drive the winding mountain passes down to Denver. When it's not snowing it's a beautiful drive and I love the time

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--December 3 – Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors). (Author: Ali Edwards) --I live in Avon, CO in the rocky mountains high country with nature all around me. I wake up to the sights and smells of the mountains every day and I am here because it makes me feel alive, like I am living and

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---December 2 – Writing. What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it? (Author: Leo Babauta)---Great question. I'd have to say that my own criticism and sometimes confusion about what I want my writing to accomplish gets in the way of actually writing. I have a general idea of what I think my writing should be, and I get fearful of falling short of

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--December 1. One Word. Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you? (Author: Gwen Bell)--For this past year the word is Love. Because of Rob, my family, friends in my life, my condo and the beautiful nature around me every day. I feel I've been surrounded

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In September I committed to writing 750 words a day using 750words.com created by the inspired Buster Benson, introduced to me by the fantastic Gwen Bell. My writings would be private but the commitment was public, which would help me follow through. I knew that by simply writing every day I would learn something I couldn't expect; with excitement I anticipated the lessons.The 750 words

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Jack Whinery, homesteader, with his wife and the youngest of his five children, Pie Town, New Mexico (LOC)Originally uploaded by The Library of CongressFrom the Library of Congress photostream on Flickr. Photo by Russell Lee, Sept. 1940

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Bedroom viewOriginally uploaded by CladdyjackThis is the view from my new home, the bedroom window - woot! Today is a friend's birthday and I'm gonna get on that mountain this morning. Lately i've been on the computer so much that my neurons are hurting. Time to disconnect this morning.  ahhh, the ongoing balance.  Are you getting your nature fix?

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you guys you guys.  ok.  so i've used this blog and other social media apps ( flickr, twitter beta and never used it, myspace, facebook) as a means of: 1. creative inspiration and sharing my creativity so i didn't keep it precious, b. connecting in a general way, and 3. challenging my boundaries (understanding why and what i wanted to publicly share and what i wanted to keep private).  i get

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birthday 2008!Originally uploaded by Claddyjackcamping by the colorado river out in the middle of nowhere - about an hour from Vail, CO. There were 10 of us - it was beautiful, relaxing, and so much fun! Here are my girls. more photos to come

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Spring is finally hereOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack The sun is shining again in these here mountains and I, for one, am happy spring is finally here! Nothin like getting some good old vitamin D, wearing flip flops and sun dresses.I kicked off spring (and goodbye to winter) again this year with Breck's Imperial Challenge, then rode the last day of the mountain with my Breck crew.  This

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This is my second iMovie clip. So much fun to make these. I used some of the same footage you may have seen before, but this time to music. Hope you enjoy!

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First iMovie video clip!

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Have you seen and heard Michelle Obama yet?  "It is politics as a game; it's a sport.  And what I get impatient with is politics as a game and a sport.  You know.  But that's the way it works. And one of the things that we try to do is stay focused on not doing that.  Because if you want to change it, you can't become a part of it.  You have to demand that people look beyond the gamesmanship,

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She might seem a mess but her voice!  She may be covering this Zutons song (which I love as well) but she's completely original. 

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you tube is awesome. stuff I would never see otherwise.beatboxin

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A&N at Arcade Fire show at RedrocksOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack A great first show!

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they talk at the coffee stop - once, twice, three timeshe forgets her name but she doesn't know.he repeats it in his head until he can't stop.she's always smiling to see him.they play with words a bit, then she leaves.when the coffee shop turns to the neighborhood bar she stops by after work, late.they do crosswords, talk backwards and forwardshe teaches her about onesies, twosies, and safety

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A 30 second videopoem.

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birthday groping - yes please Originally uploaded by Claddyjack This year my birthday kicked booty. Thanks to Trav and Alicia (T&A) for hosting the evening. Love you guys.

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badassesOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. I give to you a couple of local badasses post Imperial Challenge in Breckenridge, CO. Allison, the graphic artist, gets inspiration from everything - she stops us during a backcountry ski to check out a twist in a tree that inspires a logo. Jaime does sofa swan dives in old prom dresses. that's just the beginning. no one was hurt during taking of this

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we like hut trippinOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhthese are pretty amazing trips.

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morning sunOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. we went on a hut trip last week - Koren and James of the eat!drink!dish family , (James on the sofa) and new friends Tara and John (John with son on the deck). It was a beautiful ski in, only about 3 miles from Vail Pass making it easy to go on a whim. It poured snow as we hiked in and was a beaming sunny day on the way out. Click on the photo to see

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great day with allison Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. A few weeks ago my friend Allison came over from Breck for some cross-country skiing on Saturday morning. She ended up staying the weekend and we had a blast - catching up over lunch, cross-countrying behind my house, a night out with Erika, then downhill at Vail on Sunday. You know when you just get another person? That's us.

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burning starOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. Backcountry skiing behind my house. This aspen forest is a playground. Some aspen are old and broken, some burnt, some scarred with lover's names, some just budding with spring.To me this shows the difference between the path and the way. Sounds obscure but makes sense to me.

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saturday morning over coffeeOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. Amanda's gonna kill me because she hates this picture but I think it's great. She's young and playful but her expression here shows what a deep, old soul she is. It's hard to catch her not smiling. I took this on Saturday morning in my room as we drank coffee and told stories. The blown up photo above her I took on a trip to

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happy valentine's day flickrOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. finally one in focus. taken in available light. part of this look is saying "damn, i shouldn't be taking this while driving." there's something about catching yourself while multitasking - anyone agree? anyway - my first close up, guess i felt it was time. x

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saturday afternoonOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. there's a great hill behind my house to ski up and down. can't ask for more than an adrenaline rush after a workout uphill. a mountain bike lovers winter sport is backcountry skiing. I just met this dog, Zeus, on saturday - a 12-yr. old mountain dog - he ran at my side the entire time and was incredibly well behaved. my new fella.

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that dream Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. weak reactions never impressed me. but sometimes they're not weak. they're wise.

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august in alaskaOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. We went on an Alaskan cruise for my parent's 50th anniversary. yes, that's 5 0 . I haven't uploaded any photos yet - just this one now - to remind me of the windy sea air and the breathtaking beauty that is much bigger than any of us. It's been a wonderful few weeks but a bit strange - like the universe has something important to tell me while it

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That's Cybil, Tara, and Jaime. They came over from Breck for some deliciousness at the restaurant dish where I started a second gig - for the fun, the wine, and the food tasting at every shift.

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waxing and waiting Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. After waking up late and lounging around we took a two hour cross country ski. There were fields of untouched snow - a perfect Christmas for me. Peace to all.

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tricksterOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. I just found this on my camera. Jaime's the best of the best. She got me into nordic skiing and I love it. I bought all my gear from her at the backcountry store she manages - Mountain Outfitters in Breckenridge. If you ever get to Breck, stop in and say hi. Tell her Nancy sent you and then give her a wink. That'll really freak her out.

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Fall Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. View from my bedroom window.

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1993 Internet Revolution: Have you heard about the new computer network called "Internet?"

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Fall Bosom Originally uploaded by Claddyjack.

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At Jaime and Sam's weddingOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. In response to Tracey's question:"Creativity is the currency of the future." - John Frohmeyer (Former Chair, National Endowment of the Arts)I started this blog after reading blogs for some years before that - mainly watching friend Heather Hamilton (now Armstrong of Dooce) go public with the most intimate details of her life in 2001.

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Lake meetingOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. We had all just arrived at Gold Lake, and after a great spread of italian bread, cheeses, veggies, grapes and wine (oh yes, the rumor is we went through 15 bottles in two days - ladies like the wine), we went for a kayak around the lake. Jaime is the one standing after having jumped in the lake. I'm on my way to jump off some rocks. It was so

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Get some Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. Jaime's bachelorette party - after playing sand volleyball and just before hitting the hotsprings. Might have had a couple drinks by this point. Jaime is the one sending peace to ya'll. Busy at work now but more photos to come.

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LakeOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. This week was something else. My friends Jaime and Sam were married over the weekend in a pasture with rolling hills and horses in the background. The reception was in a barn. The bride danced on a table, the groom climbed one of the barn ladders, jumped into our outstretched arms and crowd surfed. A friend surprised us all with a fireworks display. Imagine

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It's Miss Tracey's birthday today. We met in 10th grade and have been the closest of friends since. She is the most amazing friend that you could ask for - always giving of her time and thoughts, being there when it's really needed, continuing to inspire me day in and day out with what she does, how she does it, and her interminable drive to make a difference and constantly connect with others. I

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You can see my article in the Vail Daily today about our Ultimate Frisbee team. Edited by the sports editor, he took liberties and used the word 'heck' which makes me cringe. Still, it's fun to see your words in the paper.Peace.

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You know I'm a fan of "Deadwood." The great thing about this series for me is learning about David Milch's creative process and what drives him. Often actors show up on set and don't have their lines. Often the next pages come from what the performances inspired the day before. It seems to be a constant mystery to everyone, including Milch, how the storylines will go. The one thing that doesn't

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I saved this quote from somewhere - most likely my brilliant friend Tracey shared it with me. It is right on the money of how I feel today. We could all use some of this wisdom, don'tcha think?"I must learn to love the fool in me - the one who feels too much, talks too much, takes too many chances, wins sometimes and loses often, lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and gets hurt, promises

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A while ago I wrote about my friend Valisa who has been volunteering in New Orleans. She's back now and is living in Boulder. Read about her continuing adventure in another beautiful article she wrote for the Vail Daily.

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I think I've mentioned that since living in Vail I haven't had a TV. I do, however, wait for my favorite series to come out on Netflix - "Deadwood" and the "L-word" - along with catching up on Cassavetes' movies and any others I've wanted to see. It just means that I see things a little late and on a laptop, which is in step with the significant slowing down of my media life since I moved to the

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I met Valisa last spring when she showed up to Ultimate frisbee practice in the Vanogan she was living out of. After practice we looked at the artwork she was carrying around hoping to sell so she could get her van fixed. We bought 3 pieces of her work which is a mixture of paper cutouts and painting that are imaginative, beautiful, and a touch Egyptian. Exotic. (When I get a digital camera - I

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My friend Julie has a beautiful post today. The poem, you should read it.

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I saw the most fascinating exhibition yesterday. It's been around the world and in several cities in the U.S. so many of you may have seen it but I've only heard of it this year. It's called Bodyworlds: the Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies. The creator, Dr. Gunther von Hagens, invented Plastination - "the pioneering technology that makes contemporary anatomical exhibits possible."

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Have you seen any of John Cassavetes' films? He's the legendary independent director who wrote and directed movies for 30 years from 1959 to the late 80s. Years ago while living in L.A. I went to a tribute of his work where I saw four of his movies in a week and was deeply moved by them. A program from that tribute with Cassavetes quotes and notes by Ray Carney, Professor of Film at Boston

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I am being respectful of his choice.I am being respectful of myself.I long to do what I will not regret.But at times I silently explode, energy shooting out like arrowsfrom my hip, my jaw, the lower curve of my back, my strongshoulders, and my feet want to run, run, run. They spin in midairgasping for traction. Wanting to escape from inside yourself is likebeing stabbed and having no defense. You

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I'm sorry it's been so long.I want to be the cheerful wise woman that runs deep with water and understanding and yet all I come out with is this:At midnight, when lights are outthe essence of starsshining only when summoned,he was the brightest.When every one of themcalled me. He stood out. Me to himme to himwe were made for it.What ever happened?To believe in this ending has got to be

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I am having an out of body experience due to what I must accept as another's choice. I somersault through disbelief, anger, pity, love, sadness, loss, and back to disbelief again. This excerpt from Leap by Terry Tempest Williams tells the story. What would you choose?----------------------------------------There are two ways of escaping the painand despair of life, and of the rarest, mostsubtle

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Where once there were giant redwoods,their thick, broken bark hugged by gentle greenraining spots of sun and shadow where, depending on your mood, you'd lie down to let rays of golden peace soak your face or you'd lie down in shadow and quiver from the cool breeze on your hot skin like a whisperembracing both shadow and light and knowing their value,where once there was thisthere is a parking lot

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SpringOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. in Breckenridge riding with friends from out of town. We had a wonderful time playing outdoors in the sun, relaxing indoors, seeing Woody Allen's disturbing "Match Point" with a group of gals (we all sat uncomfortably for most of the film and Dave correctly said it was "like watching stupid people"), buying gear at 50% off, and spontaneously meeting up

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Boarding in Beaver CreekOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. Last Sunday I woke up to 5" of powder and a blue sky. Out of pure excitement I called my friend Kara early - too early (7:45am) - but I did it anyway. Turns out I didn't wake her because she hadn't gone to bed yet. What luck."We must ride," I pronounced.There are plenty of cold and windy weekends when you'd have to pull me out of my

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New Anthem - Better WayOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. For your viewing/listening pleasure - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals on KCRW.org. His double album just came out and I've been starting my day with the haunting and sweet, Morning Yearning (the first song he plays on KCRW). Then I get my necessary dose of collective optimism with his anthem, Better Way. While listening I

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How a discussion about personal boundaries becomes a work issue I'll never know.How setting personal boundaries (when asked to) and saying: "Ok, don't do the following. . .in front of me" (and you don't work together) becomes a work issue I'll never know.What I do know:1. Don't be stupid enough to have a personal discussion with a friend about fuzzy boundaries at any workplace no matter how

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Wow, I just did something very difficult for me and I still have the wet armpits to prove it. Let me see if I can give a general idea about this without getting too specific:There is a female friend of ours who crosses the line. Both Dave and I have felt it and we’ve discussed it more than once. I’ve never felt genuinely threatened about it but her actions when we’re together are not conscious or

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Stupid bridge moveOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. What's better than a weekend at a spa with your girls? Maybe a weekend with your girls wherein you are so relaxed after getting deep tissue massages that all you can do is play cards, take walks along the santa cruz coastline, go running through a eucalyptus forest together, surprise each other with gifts (jewelry and spa treatments), eat fresh

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Mother Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. I wanted to share this photo of my mother in the 70s, I just love it. This is the face I remember taking care of me when I was a girl. She had 4 little girls by the age of 35. As a doctor's wife (and my father has told me as much) she did most all of the raising of us. Daily she got our tantrums, fights, hurt feelings, teenage angst along with

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Bull elk in my backyardOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. This made frontpage news in the VailDaily. Sunday morning a bull elk was stuck in the snow. It appears he got spooked and ran down the hill pretty fast and crashed head first, antlers deep in the snow. A wildlife wrangler took hold of his antlers and pulled him out. For a very cold day and night he couldn't stand up and we thought he was

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Just BecauseOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. I moved to Colorado in April of last year filled with excitement, a sense of adventure, and on cloud nine in love. Although I was living in a beautiful part of Northern California I often craved high country living – to live where I didn’t need to drive anywhere to hear wind blowing through pine trees, to be surprised by a brilliant blue sky behind a

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Dave kickin ass downhill Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. What an adventure we had last night.Lately every Thursday night we've been hiking up Vail Mtn. and riding down. I snowshoe up carrying my board and snowboard down. Dave skins up on his telemarks and skis down. There are usually about 8 people who join. It has become my favorite thing to do after work. You work hard to get up and then

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Happy Valentine's Day Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. In April we visited Dave's Grandma Faye in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. I love this photo. Something about the color of the sky and the pickup in the back. I was just moving to Colorado and we are so happy. What do you do in NM while visiting Grandma? Barrelrolling of course.This is the man who rocks my world.Happy Valentine's Day

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PeekabooOriginally uploaded by Claddyjack. It's no small task explaining what a personality this dog has. My 9 year old long-haired dachsund has come to live with us after a whirlwind tour. Most recently she's been living with my parents and another family in Utah for a year. As my folks are constantly traveling Sasha would often stay with another sitter family while they were away. I think she's

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Rolling Stones. Rolling Stones. Rolling Stones.Did you see them during Super Bowl half-time? Those 60+ yr. old geriatrics kick ass. Of course. Who tops them when it comes to rockin into the later years and each one of them struttin, huffin and slayin with their been-so-long-it's-completely-intuitive personas? I love that stuff. The Beatles were bigger than the Stones (in my opinion) back in the

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One of the many great things about blogs is that you can find people who have been long lost to you or they can find you and immediately get up to speed on your life. This happened recently with my friend Julie in New York. We were in college together and have been in touch through a mutual friend on and off for years - but then a comment shows up from her here. And in turn I get to read what

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Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to not ask why?It's been ingrained in me since I was a child to ask why - how - what . . . to make it a priority to understand things because in understanding there is power. You gain power to make a clear decision, you gain personal strength, a vision reveals itself. Empathy is also a result of understanding as is a call to action. So many good

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Men at Work Originally uploaded by Claddyjack. The jobsite. Out in the cold everday these guys are working. Wind, snow, subzero temperatures. Laying steele and pouring concrete yesterday. click it - bettah large.

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