The Bucket List Project
It was a cold day in January of 2011 when I watched my father pass on. The moment his heart stopped marked the end of his yearlong battle with Parkinson’s disease. My hand was on his heart when it stopped beating. Death is a powerful teacher and the experience of losing my father was rich […]
Shredding Sobriety, Mink hucks 4 big ones
In 2010, I came back to Jaywalker Lodge to be a counselor intern during my last semester in Graduate School. When I got back all of my friends were talking about this guy who had gone through Jaywalker Lodge while I was away. His name was Adam Mink. Apparently, he was a great guy, good […]
Beginning 2014 Mindfully
Mindfulness is paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally, as if your life depended on it.” John Kabat-Zinn As an alcoholic and an addict I have to agree with John Kabat-Zinn. When it comes to the practice of mindfulness I am certain, my very life does depend upon it. Just like working the […]
Brendon Celebrates Six Years
On January 5, 2014, Brendon Kerton, counselor and supervisor at The Landing, celebrated six years of sobriety. Born and raised in New Hampshire, Brendon looked to head West at a young age, enrolling in classes at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City immediately after high school. He graduated with a degree in history […]
The Genuine Article
“He’s probably the smartest guy working at Jaywalker,” said a colleague the other day as we sat having lunch. I have to say I couldn’t disagree. He was referring to our resident Bayou Bengal, our own Doctor in waiting, Mr. Art Kleinschmidt. Art celebrated 12 years in recovery on Sunday. His journey the last 12 […]
Holiday Cooking
Last week at Jaywalker I was given the opportunity to prepare dinner with Michael M. for all of the clients at Jaywalker Lodge who stayed around for the holidays, about 25 people. It was a great experience. We filled in for Chef Brian, giving him relief between Christmas and New Year’s. Brian and I prepared […]
Happy New Year
Today we welcome the New Year! The New Year gives us a chance to reflect on the year gone by and a chance to make this one the best we possibly can. Last night Jaywalker U teamed up with A New Path for an exciting night. Holidays can be tough for those in sobriety and […]
Congratulations John
Jaywalker would like to congratulate marketing director and Jaywalker alum, John S, on celebrating 5 years of sobriety last week. John came to Jaywalker 5 years ago badly beaten and ready for a change. He decided for the first time that he was going to get out of his own way and start taking some […]
Christmas Eve Dinner at Pine Creek Cookhouse
What a glorious Christmas Eve Dinner we shared at Pine creek Cookhouse outside Aspen near the ghost town of Ashcroft. Almost 50 members of the Jaywalker family including Staff, Clients, and Alumni journeyed into the beautiful Aspen Grove at the base of the Elk Mountain range. We were treated to a five-star, four-course meal of […]
AA’s Three Legacies
Exploring the Foundation: Unveiling AA’s Three Legacies Taken together, the Steps, Traditions and Concepts embody what are know as the Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous: Recovery, Unity and Service. Recovery Recovery has given us a second chance to find happiness and freedom; to live useful and productive lives. The 12 steps and the Big Book […]
