Our mandatory work from home started Monday. But my anxiety started weeks ago. I watched the frenzy build and my heart started to sink. What were my families going to do? I am a child welfare crisis counselor. I work with our society’s most vulnerable children and families. Four weeks ago I was already having …
During these uncertain times we’re excited to announce the return of something wonderful and familiar: our virtual Ruck Your Dog event with our friends at Pets for Patriots. Pets for Patriots helps veterans adopt pets and shelter animals find loving homes. It starts April 1 and runs through April 30. Pledge your miles and get …
In the past few days a lot has changed. I live just north of Seattle, close to where some of the largest amount of coronavirus has hit. I have two friends that have been laid off from their jobs, other had their hours slashed to almost nothing and seen so many small business owners that …
This is not normal. It is also not a new normal. This is an interruption. And just like anytime our normal behavior is interrupted, we have an opportunity to wake up, snap out of our mindless patterns, appreciate what we have, and make a better plan for the future. So let’s go, friends. A crisis …
Real talk, here. The gyms are closed, lean protein is in short supply, and the weather outside is crappy here in New England (SNOW?!?!). How the heck are people supposed to stay on track for #TeamAssessment with so many disruptions and distractions? For me, it’s about turning the negatives into positives. I’m a veterinarian, and …
Top Three Things to Do in Panama City, Panama Take a Tour with Victor at LocalinPTY. What he’s doing is in line with textbook community building and reminded me of how we do it in Special Forces (and at GORUCK). More on this below. Go eat at Lo Que Hay. It’s the best restaurant in …
