Nell Jordan

Puppy Love!

Can you relate? Are you an animal lover? Have you ever met an animal and it was love at first sight? Honestly, I fall in love with most animals I meet. I often stop throughout my day to connect with dogs and their owners on the trail, at a coffee shop, or wherever one shows […]

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Backyard Birds

Build Something You Love Into Your Workday: Winter Feeders Are there certain activities you enjoy more during different seasons? I am a year-round birder and regardless of whether I’m working from home, in an office, or on the road, I keep binoculars close by. I take regular breaks to stretch my legs, step outdoors, breathe […]

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What’s In Store?

It’s Been Awhile Too long actually. The last three months have passed in warp speed. Each day seemingly filled with plenty of learning opportunities both personally and professionally. Some were easier to navigate than others, some left me scratching my head, and others required no action at all but stillness and reflection. Each situation during […]

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Ski.com Epic Dream Job

WOW! An epic dream job. Have you ever thought about what your Epic Dream Job would be? If you had the unique opportunity to drop your life and head to 18 different ski destinations in 7 countries would you? Did I mention you would be compensated $10,0000 and sponsors would include Ski.com, United Airlines, GoPro, […]

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Big Bird Leaves ‘Sesame Street’…

Did you see this headline in the New York Times? Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 years. FIFTY YEARS. Retirement is the time you finally get to rest. Slow down. Get out of bed later in the morning, without an alarm. Retirement the time to sit and sip a cup […]

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Animas Valley Balloon Rally Adventure!

Just about one year ago I went to my first balloon festival. It was the Animas Valley Balloon Rally in Durango, Colorado. This is where I met Deborah Rice, the pilot of Foxtrot. What an inspiration she is! Her chase crew saw how enthused I was about the adventure and they let me join them. […]

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Colorado Wildfires Summer 2018

The Weston Pass Fire near Fairplay, CO before highway 285 was closed. I was happily working on my computer while sitting outside on my deck and anticipating the start of the long weekend. Suddenly I was overcome by the intense smell of smoke nearby. Having studied wildfire science and worked in wildfire education, my first […]

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Pesto: It Must Be Summer!

What Does Summer Taste Like? You just might get a different answer from every person you ask. Watermelon, cotton candy, Italian ice, homemade vanilla ice-cream from the local dairy, lemonade. Those are some sweeter tasing foods that get some summer tastebuds going. If you’re from Buffalo, New York your answer might be Beef on Weck with a […]

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The Science of Well-Being

Have you heard of, or taken a course at Coursera? I’m in the process of taking my second course with them. It’s called The Science of Well-Being and is taught by a Professor at Yale University. I know, I know. More classes! I just completed the equivalent of several marathons to obtain my Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) […]