Father and Son: Triumph and Terror on Izta (E.2)

https://videopress.com/v/2wSE76Ra?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F2wSE76Ra%2Fsummit-within-story-e2-orignal_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Episode 2 of the Story Behind the Story My second ascent of Izta volcano would be different - this time, my son and I were hiking companions. At 13,000 feet basecamp, every breath reminded us we were in the mountain's domain. We spent the afternoon acclimatizing, exploring rugged terrain and climbing foothills. Into the... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025 5

The Summit Within – Story Behind the Story (E.1)

https://videopress.com/v/DZXaBUfD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Truth Behind the Fiction: Where Stories Are Born Many readers have asked the burning question: "Is The Summit Within based on a true story?" Here's the fascinating answer: While the novel itself is fiction, it is filled with profound truth. The Summit Within may be fictional, but readers will discover it is true... Continue Reading →

June 5, 2025 6

Transforming Anger

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Most people would not know this about me, but I have an anger problem. It is not a loud, violent anger; in my family, we call it “the lava” – a slow, imperceptible quiet burn. Several years ago, I decided to do something about it. I now understand more of anger’s origins... Continue Reading →

July 6, 2023 4

101 Best of 2022

A year can seem like a chapter in a story of your life. Work can often feel busy and consuming. We all walked through years of the COVID pandemic, and another year of Zoom calls; I was sure there was more to this chapter in my life. Looking through my journals, pictures, and calendar from... Continue Reading →

January 8, 2023 3

How to Read a Book

I just watched this video and wanted to share it with you. It is inspiring, informative and very practical. You won't apply every idea, but you will pick up something new that you can apply the next time you sit down to read. It is from an assignment in our M.A. course on Foundations of... Continue Reading →