RECOVERY MAGIC
Those of us who have struggled with this disease of addiction know there are no quick fixes, miracle cures, or chemical solutions to this progressive and potentially fatal disease. “Remember that we deal with alcohol- cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us.” Fortunately, we live in a valley that is rich […]
From Different Eyes
On Friday, the 5th of April, Cary rudely awoke Solutions. It seemed too early. It was 8 am. After much cajoling, we all got into the Sprinter, the trunk packed with mountain bikes. After a painfully long journey, during which Cary allowed Stephen to blast some of the most objectionable music I’ve ever heard, we […]
Riding to New Heights
Today men from both Jaywalker U and Solutions headed west to ride some of the amazing trails that Fruita has to offer. This was one of the first times riding for some of the guys and have the more experienced riders a chance to help each other out. Another perfect example of mountain biking saving […]
Horsing Around
The Solutions men had an opportunity to engage in some serious Horseplay this week at Windwalkers in Carbondale. Windwalkers uses the movement, power and intuition of horses to enhance lives of those with both physical and mental challenges. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, though a relatively new field, has proven to help people discover new ways of […]
Kick-a-thon Crushed
Team Solutions joined local martial artists to crush the 2nd Annual Kick-a-Thon “Only the half mad are truly alive”. With that sentiment in mind Team Solutions undertook the arduous task of completing 10,000 kicks in a 15 min. time period at the PRO TKD Kick a Thon on Feb. 21. I am pleased to report […]
Solutions to the rescue
Carbondale Council for Arts and Humanities (CCAH) featured their 33rd Annual Valley Visual Arts Show on January 31st. Jaywalker Solutions has been known for its service work and was contacted to help with the hanging of the woodworking, paintings, photo’s, and ceramic art work. However, the day of the hanging landed on 1/30/13 when most […]
Photography and Community
Here are the Solutions men participating in an ongoing Photography class with local photographer, Sue Drinker. She gave each person a sweet potato, (yes, a sweet potato) with the task of developing a photographic relationship with it. Sue gave the men pointers about photography design, color, lighting etc. The men then took to using programs […]
The Bright Promise of the day
Winter Park Sunrise: To those of us caught in the abyss of addiction a sunrise was a rare and often abhorrent sight. The dawn of a new day was not greeted with anticipation of good things to come but rather with the bitterness of lost horizons. There was nothing to live for. Recovery is about […]
Pursuit of Happiness!
Alum, Dave Taylor, performs with band member Lyn Byars at the Limelight Lodge in Aspen on December 21st. After completing Jaywalker’s Solutions Program, Dave set out to pursue his dreams and help others. That’s exactly what he did. Since getting sober on January 21st, 2010, Dave has put together his band, Guilty Pleasure, and started […]
