Admitting our own errors and misjudgments demands at least a modicum of humility. Our lives are driven by goals, destinations, and visions of the types of people we hope to be. And most of the actions we take every day are somehow tied to these goals. But we change. And when these changes conflict with […]

Posted on October 12th, 2007 by Derrick
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With only a few days remaining, I awoke this morning reflecting on all the wonderful people we have met along the way. Pat in Seattle who gave us her personal map of the city. The hotel manager in Yakima who sat with us for an hour examining routes. The dozens of restaurant owners whom allowed […]

Posted on October 9th, 2007 by Derrick
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The spirit of freedom and enthusiasm upon which we conjured this trip has been reignited on our last evening in Los Angeles as we admired the setting sun while speeding along the open Pacific in a sailboat. I had never sailed before, but once Jason—the seasoned sailor among us—commanded that Gigi and I sit upon […]

Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Derrick
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Our friend Gigi (MAPP ’06) has allayed her initial fears and decided to join us en route for a few days. Donning her bright yellow cycling vest as she powers up the challenging climbs of the Big Sur coastline, she has proven that building self-efficacy in a new, intimidating pursuit is not only possible but […]

Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Derrick
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