Watching the movie on Antarctica reminded me of one of the best books ever on leadership, Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer. Shackleton was considered a great leader in his time, and particularly the best in times of crisis. This book reads like an adventure book, but each chapter is devoted to…
Author: Terry Christopherson
I sketch, I paint, I travel and eat, that is what my sites are all about.
Made it to Seattle
The fog finally lifted in Juneau and we made it out. Alaska travel teaches patience, sometimes on time is simply getting out on the day you wanted to travel. Maybe there are lessons there for all travelers, sometimes patience is the key. Have to say a word about the Sound Transit Link from the airport, Seattle…
Antarctica, still a great facination for me
Watching a great documentary, Encounters at the End of the World. There is just something about Antarctica that continues to amaze me. About 30 minutes into the move are the most incredible recordings of seal sounds under the ice. Also some great movie clips from Shackleton’s Endurance expedition. Might need to read Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible…
Canceled flight and what to do
Fog is ever present this time of the year in Juneau, so the flight this evening was canceled. Long lines at the ticket counter are slow and limit your choices. Within 20 minutes of the announcement I was re-booked and writing this in the exact same bed I slept in last night. Some tips: Have…
Currently Reading
Currently reading an interesting book “Surprised by Hope.” God created the world and placed man in it, his is in the process of reconciling and redeeming that world. Those who are followers of Christ are part of that process. And as we live today in anticipation of the final restoration of the world, we are…
