Synchronicity and Sacred Space
Through storytelling and dance, Synchronicity & the Sacred Space probes the strange landscape where scientific thought encounters the unknown, and human perception and reality are fluid partners in an enigmatic dance. I received a phone call last week from my good friend, Rita requesting some volunteer help to set up for a Dance event to […]
New CMC President to Speak in Carbondale
Colorado Mountain College offers students a choice- really THE choice- to live, work, take classes, earn degrees, receive training and contribute to the economies of our mountain communities.” Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President CMC Colorado Mountain Colleges 9th and newest president will be the featured speaker Monday, March 10th at 7 PM at Thunder River […]
Santini’s 7
Dave Santini Celebrates 7 Years It is with gratitude and respect that today we celebrate 7 years of recovery with Dave. Jaywalker has been fortunate to have his expertise and guidance in working with men in recovery. On a personal note, I had the opportunity to attend my first Jaywalker expedition as a client in […]
Jaywalkers Renew Passion for the Links
Jaywalkers Sweep RVR Club Championship “ Having stepped away from competitive golf for the last five years of my life. I was extremely excited and slightly nervous when Jaywalker presented myself and three other Jaywalkers with the opportunity to play in the River Valley Ranch Club Championship. This event would consist of two rounds of […]
Gender Matters
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love, belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness […]
How will YOU Rally ?
Science and Medicine can cure cancer. Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery can treat the disease. Yet healing a person takes more. It requires a comprehensive approach that treats the whole person – mind , body ,and spirit.” Elaine Grossman, head of Rally the Valley Sponsorship team, said, ” Cancer is going to affect 1 in 3 […]
Rage In The Sage
In the spirit of continuing sober accomplishment is recovery Pat S. and Ben M. entered the Rage in the Sage mountain bike race this last weekend. Ben entered the 24 hour solo single speed men’s division, completing 140 miles in 24 hours. Pat entered the men’s 12 hour solo division, completing 102 miles and placing […]
What is Masculinity?
Dave Landers from St. Michael’s University in Vermont and Steve Rissman from Metro State in Denver helped Jaywalkers understand how masculinity is socially constructed and they discussed the myriad ways it can impede, facilitate or destroy a man’s recovery. On Tuesday, July 30, the men from the Lodge, Solutions, and Jaywalker U worked together in […]
I belong here
I grew up in a very normal and loving family. I have always been cared for. I have never had a problem recognizing that I was an alcoholic and addict. I knew what came with the decision I made to use hard drugs, and in a sense I was proud of that decision. I wanted […]
Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren
Sober or Not, it’s hard to always feel worthy.” Former NBA player Chris Herren, who celebrated 5 years sober on August 1st I had been vaguely aware of Chris Herren’s story, but not until I read a recently published story interviewing him on how his life has changed in his 5 years sober, did I […]
