As someone who's spent decades helping others navigate emergencies, I've discovered that planning family adventures requires the same blend of preparation and adaptability. Portland, Oregon—with its q...
There's something about the rhythmic crash of Pacific waves that resets my nervous system in ways no therapy session ever could. After 25 years of answering emergency calls in Norfolk, I've found coas...
Twenty-five years of answering emergency calls taught me one vital lesson: we all need an escape route from life's chaos. For me, that sanctuary became Bend, Oregon – a high desert haven where adventu...
There's something deeply therapeutic about immersing yourself in a place rather than simply passing through. After 25 years of dispatching emergency services—sending others to crises while anchored to...
Twenty-five years of emergency dispatch taught me that life's too short to wait for 'someday' to experience paradise. That's why I'm passionate about helping others—especially young travelers—discover...
In my 25 years as an emergency dispatcher in Norfolk, I've guided countless people through their worst moments. But it was the mountains that guided me through mine. After my burnout diagnosis at 45,...