My absolute favorite part of camping are the campfires and to me it doesn’t feel like camping if we can’t have any campfires. Ever since I was little I have always loved the way campfires looked, the warmth they give, and just the way they move. I have a certain routine when I camp to […]
Every year my entire family on my dad’s side takes a week long trip to Santa Cruz. It is our annual vacation because my great grandparents had gone there for their anniversary every year and the family wanted to keep that tradition. Sadly this year will probably be the last because renting the beach houses […]
Written by Brody Hocking
Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a concert. I really went to spend time with them. As they get older, […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I was recently talking with my dad about how frustrating it is sometimes trying to maintain relationships/friendships with people who don’t seem to put in as much effort as I do. This can be disheartening and causes me to hold a grudge against a friend which is never good for anyone. He said “well, in […]
Written by Matt Nedresky
I am a little over halfway through the black belt challenge. My numbers for most of my requirements are on track to be able to finish everything. My sparring is a little less than all the others. I had to take time off for injury and covid. I hope to make up time by going […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
As myself and the other black belt candidates round the corner on the halfway mark of our test, I reflect on the progress I’ve made thus far. My personal goal is to be overall healthier in my life. Get proper sleep, eat better, avoid alcohol/sweets/caffeine, and have better mental and spiritual balance. Although I have […]
Written by Matt Nedresky
This weekend my family and I went to Jenkinson’s Lake in Sly Park Area. It is a much smaller lake than Lake Tahoe. It is still beautiful. We took our dog on his first hike around part of the lake. We only hiked three and a half miles, but it was enough for him. It […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
Early tomorrow morning, I will be flying out to Erie, Pennsylvania to hang out with my parents for a week at their house. After a long , busy few weeks, this is very welcome. They live right on Lake Erie and the views and weather this time of year can’t be beat in my opinion. […]
Written by Matt Nedresky