The Power of the Pause

The Power of the Pause

Suddenly, a pounding noise disturbed my quiet hike. I quickly looked up and spotted a distraught turkey running down the grassy path. The frightened creature –breathing heavily – wasn’t alone. Following behind was a runner, probably unaware of how he was impacting the...

Planning mitigates your ‘rolling thunder’ issues

If you’re taking a hike, a nearby crack of thunder gets your attention, especially if it’s followed by a lightning bolt or two. Rolling thunder, I’ve discovered, can be ignored. It’s more like background music that can be interesting, but not too threatening, even if...