Posts by E.L. Chappel
Quote of the week–Labor Day
“I pledge to lead by example, be true and brave.” Words I see at the bottom of my soap dish every time I wash my hands. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance/Storm Chasers Forever grateful to born in a place where anything is possible for everyone aka The Glamorous Wife
Read MoreIncidental Life Skills and High School Sports
For the better part of my childhood, I was a gymnast. An all around competitor, balance beam being my best event. Odd choice for someone with my body type and particularly strange considering my discomfort with heights. That’s right, I pilot planes, but struggle to look over the railing on the second story of malls.…
Read MoreQuote of the week–Roadside Assistance
pic courtesy of Rawstory “Correctional facility ahead. Do not stop for hitchhikers.” Road sign along Highway 6, Golden, Colorado. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance/Storm Chasers Often times it’s necessary to state the obvious aka The Glamorous Wife
Read MorePerceptions and the gift of being labeled high maintenance.
pic courtesy of fashables.com “High maintenance,” a passerby shouts from an opened window of a twin-dually pickup watching as I drag a 100 foot soaker hose across my front lawn. “Whew, heavy duty maintenance,” echoes from behind as I walk out of Home Depot, a fifty pound bag of masonry sand slung over a shoulder.…
Read MoreQuote of the week–A tall glass of…
“Yes, ma’am. One lemonade coming right up…made with organic lemons, sweetened by agave, which in case you don’t know, has a low glycemic index. Gluten free, naturally, because who wants to be gassy and bloated?” Three entrepreneurial eight year olds running a curbside drink stand. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance/Storm Chasers Summer 2013–the demise…
Read MoreQuote of the week–GRRRRRRR….
images compliments of palm beached and salon.com “Mom, why is Erin in Jail, CO? What bad decision did she make to get locked up?” Five year old son of my friend who was confused about my whereabouts on the Fourth of July. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance/Storm Chasers Flashing on the time when my…
Read MoreQuote of the week–The heat of the moment
“Ever consider that two people at odds can both be right, even have something in common? Frustration and the desire to be heard.” Debra Allen shaman extraordinaire. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance/Storm Chasers Thoughts that make you go hum… aka The Glamorous Wife
Read MoreR-E-S-P-E-C-T
Everything I’ve learned in aviation has taught me to think ahead. Hundreds of miles down the road. Plan in order to be prepared, learn to anticipate every possible outcome. While this strategy is incredibly useful in flying, it doesn’t translate so well in day to day life. More specifically, interactions with other people. What started…
Read MoreQuote of the week–Raylan Givens
pic courtesy of Google images “See, I knew she liked me…” Raylan Givens said during the fourth season of the FX series “Justified”, after being shot in the stomach with a high velocity, bean bag, sawed-off shotgun. By the woman he was currently seeing, the one that claimed she was divorced as she slept with…
Read MoreReminiscing…
pic courtesy of Google Images Do you miss flying? Rarely does a week pass that I’m not confronted with this question. Logical enough, since it was the career I chose. One I eventually left. Funny how long it has taken me to sort out an accurate reply. Being a competent pilot was consuming. Twenty-four hour…
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