Pieces of Daniel
Doctor’s Orders “You know, days like these…these are my favorite,” Pawpaw said as he hopped into the driver’s seat of his truck. It was a Friday afternoon in the winter...
Doctor’s Orders “You know, days like these…these are my favorite,” Pawpaw said as he hopped into the driver’s seat of his truck. It was a Friday afternoon in the winter...
Where Do You Come From? On Christmas Eve during Daniel’s freshman year of high school, the family gathered at Daniel’s Pawpaw’s place in Charleston, as was the tradition. However, this...
The first thing I look at when in front of the mirror is my face, immediately followed by my figure. I check for smudges. I strike a pose, suck in...
I get it, or at least I think I do…all the reasons out there for not getting the vaccine. Some of these reasons floated through my mind when vaccines first became available, and again when I signed up for my first shot. But in the end, I got it.
Because we were doing it wrong. Now we have to contend with increasing costs, changing rules and regulations in addition to the confusion on what can be recycled. Let’s take...
My process for getting to a semi-sane place before the big day (or days). It is 18 days out from my race and now the willies are starting to creep...
The Franconia Ridge Loop may not have a bumper sticker, but it’s the unhyped trail you want to add to you list of must do’s in the northeast.
If you hike all the way to the summit it doesn’t matter which way you took, it will be hard, it will be rewarding, and you’ll totally be glad you did it.
Hiya and welcome to the site! If you’re here, you probably have an interest in the the writings of E.E.F. Chaput (me). There are bits on my books and blogs about how I try to live my best life, leave a positive impact, and help others. I’m not perfect, but anything that helps me move in that direction, I’m happy to share to keep the good vibes strong.
When I’m not writing, I’m running, hiking, or spending time with my family.
P.S. – I try to keep at about growth, but sometimes my cynical side comes out…no trashing, just observations:-)
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