Are Aliens Coming?

Advanced Alien Species May Visit Us by Curt Remington Imagine aliens, with technology far more advanced than ours, coming to earth and introducing themselves. In the movies, this doesn’t seem to work out well. In “V,” “Independence Day,” “Battle: Los Angeles,” and...

River Swimming Visualization Meditation

Maneuvering Through the Obstacles of Life by Curt Remington Like swimming boulder-filled rapids, life can be tough! A whitewater safety course taught me some important lessons, ones that apply to swimming rapids and to making our way through life. Now you may wonder...

The Zen of Nature Photography

The Benefits of Nature and Photography by Curt Remington Spending time in nature, keenly aware of your environment, can give you a whole new perspective on life. You might get caught up in a stunningly beautiful scene or the details of a flower or bug. If you go...

Letting Gunner Go

Grieving the Loss of a Pet by Curt Remington Two days ago, Gunner, my eleven-year-old long-haired German Shepherd, laid his head on my leg and looked into my eyes as I gently rubbed his ears and listened to his heavy, steady breathing. My wife and daughter sat...

Climbing Mt Baker

Ascending Mount Baker, Washington by Curt Remington Mt Baker, Washington state’s second most active volcano, is a hulking mass of rock and snow that towers over anything around it. Those of us living in Whatcom county look up at it regularly, as you can see it from...