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Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Gratitude 2014: The Best People in My Life

November 27, 2014by kevinearl 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving! To close out my gratitude project this year about the people in my life I’m grateful for, I’ll share my thanks for the best people in my life. […]

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Gratitude 2014: Great Leaders

November 23, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

I’ve been blessed throughout my life to have great leaders in many different capacities from scout leaders, teachers and religious leaders to employers, peers in leadership positions and more. As […]

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Gratitude 2014 – Great Characters

November 16, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

This week, I express gratitude for a few fictional characters and their creators who used these characters to show us how to live great lives. These are three of my […]

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Gratitude 2014 – A Classmate, A Believer and A Good Boss

November 10, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

I’ve missed a few days for this year’s gratitude project. I was off on an adventure in northern Arizona that included nearly 10 National Historic Landmarks, 1 National Park, 3 […]

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Gratitude 2014 – A Shepherd

November 7, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

One of my favorite metaphors regarding religious leaders is that of being a shepherd to their flock of parishioners. I gained deep insight into this when I served for a for […]

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Gratitude 2014 – A Storyteller

November 6, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

This month, leading up to Thanksgiving, I’m expressing my gratitude for people who have influenced me in someway—it’s all about the people. John Lasseter has been in the news a […]

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Gratitude 2014 – China Friends

November 5, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

This month, leading up to Thanksgiving, I’m expressing my gratitude for people who have influenced me in someway–it’s all about the people.  Aaron may have been the one to get […]

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Gratitude 2014 – A Best Friend

November 4, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

What does it mean to be a friend? A good friend is the person you willingly live with for several years. A good friend is someone who you can confide […]

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Gratitude 2014 – A College Professor

November 3, 2014by kevinearl 1 Comment

Today, I express gratitude for one particular college professor who is a great teacher and mentor—Susan Walton. Professor Walton was my teacher for numerous courses throughout my degree at BYU. […]

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Gratitude 2014 – It’s All About the People: National Parks Pioneers

November 2, 2014by kevinearl 1 Comment

I’ve just finished Ken Burns’ multi-part PBS documentary about the National Parks that tells the story of “America’s best idea,” which happens to be the story of America itself over […]

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I wanted to take the kids to Antelope Island before bug season and leaf season, so they could see the porcupines, and it was a success. They brought some friends, and we went in Justin's new RV. We saw two porcupines, hundreds of bison, deer, a great horned owl, and just some lovely scenery and spectacular views.
My friend, Erin, is so talented! She recently shared a pic of this sketch she had done that I immediately loved, so now it's in my collection. I love the perspective of looking down through the saguaros and blooming palo verde trees at the tortoise making its way through the desert. It is now ready for proper display in my new home (when I move next week). Be sure to follow her art account, @artoferindinnellbjorn .
Edit: Didn't realize it only posted like 20 seconds of the video, so to see the full thing, friends, visit my Facebook.
Bryce Canyon in winter = Amazing!
My textile souvenirs from Ecuador (minus some patches) including an alpaca (mixed fiber) scarf and poncho, a woven scarf, one woven belt, and one embroidered belt (neither belt will be used as belts rather as straps). Also, I got a pair of handmade shoes with woven sides and soles made from recycled coconut husks and coffee grounds. My other souvenirs include premium chocolate and a carved wooden tortoise that I got from the artist who was one of a handful carving larger sculptures in the town square as part of Puerto Ayora's 50th anniversary celebration.
What an amazing four days in Quito and it's surrounding highlands!
Made it to Miami and took an airboat ride in the Everglades. Alligators are awesome!
Yesterday, our last full day in Ecuador, we first stopped to smell the roses at a local rose farm. Did you know Ecuador is one of the leading producers and exporters of roses in the world? Farms cover the landscape in areas north and south of Quito. You can buy a bunch of 25 roses for $1 on the streets all around Ecuador's capital city! Our tour of the Akarana Farm was fascinating.
Waterfalls and swinging at the edge of the world energized us on our day trip to Banos. Videos coming soon!
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