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Lessons in beauty and simplicity

By sam | Published May 19, 2009

Residing in the hills of Panama are a beautiful native population known today as the Emberá Indians. They live a simple community-focused life in much the same manner as their ancestors going back before Columbus landed in the Americas. We were lucky enough to get to visit one of their villages. They served us a […]

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Suckretariat

By sam | Published October 5, 2008

A few weeks ago I participated in the Indianapolis Adventure Race – a combination of trail running, orienteering, canoeing, and mountain biking with an emphasis on teamwork.  It was an incredible experience, and I’m definitely hooked on the sport.  Here are some lessons learned: 1. Picking the right team is everything. Physical fitness is important, […]

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