Found in my hike today. Last day of a week on the South Llano River
Clouds. For Cliff.
Tonight’s Moon Rise. Used the iPhone night capture
Time to Float and Fish !
Today’s Fly Box
South Llano River State Park.
In God’s Country.
The Rio Grande Cichlid
The Texas cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus, formerly Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum) is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. This is the only cichlid species that is native to the United States. The fish, also known as Rio Grande cichlid, originates from the lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas near Brownsville and Northeastern Mexico.
South Llano State Park. Texas
Stay for a week to enjoy the weather and fly fish.
Old Mission. Michigan 2021 I am 53.
1988 500SEL - The woman bought it in 1993. She loves this car. I was walking down the street and had to talk to her about it. Beauty.
So many pretty flowers here.
On vacation in Traverse City Michigan. Lovely little town.
3 Year Ago, I took my last drink of alcohol
No rock bottom.
Just a desire to be free of the repeating behavior of drinking more than I intended followed by empty promises for change.
From the time I wanted to quit to my last drink was about 3 years.
How did I know 3 years ago it was my last drink? I had no idea. I had quit and started drinking again so many times. But I knew that my time between was quitting was getting shorter. That is the key metric in my opinion.
I made the commitment and stayed present each day with that decision until it became easier and easier.
3 years later this change has been integrated into my being.
It started with taking a break from drinking.
But it could be any activity.
The big 4 are
- Alcohol
- Social Media
- Processed Food
- Porn
What these have in common? Seeking to numb out. The desire to escape.
Quitting alcohol has made me want to press further into life not escape it.
The point of not drinking is not just “Not Drinking” - but to build a life you do not want to escape from.
If I can be of help to you or if you want to tell someone that you are starting your journey, please send me a note. I would love to hear from you.
Three!
Rows: A Foundational Movement
Rows
This is a foundational movement that I have been working on. This month I start with a slight elevation in my feet to increase the difficulty.
I have 90 pounds or so left to lose but I am not giving up on remaking this 53 year old body while I have time.
Changes to Make to My Form
- Keep Elbows closer to my side
- Start with rings parallel to each other
New Book: Fishing For Fun and to Wash your Soul.
