Rick said

Don’t mistake kindness for weakness. – Rick Long

Rick is a college fraternity brother. We are both born and raised Pennsylvanians.

He’s been a fellow Floridian for a decade plus.

He’s also a retired US Marshall.

He continues to work part-time in law enforcement circles.

To me the most unique duty he had was protecting the Country’s worst criminals from law-abiding citizens. Criminals so wicked, a good and decent citizen may be tempted to assassinate them.

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Oasis of thought

Oasis of thought.

So many good thoughts.

In a tough world, an oasis is a refuge.

The key is planning, planting, tending, and enhancing your oasis of thoughts.

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Zero expectations, mind

black background with gold text about expectations
Expectations gap and challenges.

Examining and reflecting on myself, i ask…

What mental expectations are needed?

What mental expectations are nice to have?

What mental expectations are unnecessary?

What mental expectations are harmful?

Thoughts control habits.

Habits control results.

Therefore thoughts control my mental results.

And what happens to my habits and results if i reduce or eliminate unnecessary and harmful mental expectations?

Note: The graphics in today’s posts…no memory where they came from.

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Granite in 2026?

high mountain chalet
i spy tiff me whittle eye, Cheryl.

Every year we attempt to secure at least one reservation in both Chalets.

Will it happen in 2026?

Not sure.

Why?

We are decently satiated from our numerous, and annual, visits to both.

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Different in 2026

mountains
Unlikely i’ll ever return to this vantage point.

Growth-mindset isn’t reduced as we scale back Glacier visits.

Growth-mindset is increased as we scale back Glacier visits.

Less time in Glacier means more time for new adventures.

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