Author: CW Spencer

My life has settled into a calm, if not dull, routine. I’ve gotten into the habit of playing it safe. I probably got a lot of the desire for adventure out of my system back in my Asbury days. You might wonder how much craziness I could get into at a small Christian university nestled in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. I’ll start by bringing you some of the escapades my buddies and I pulled off in the great outdoors. Many Saturdays were spent at Jessamine Creek Gorge. Walking along the creek, one might easily …

One day last month I headed to the mall to walk with a friend. I left home early so I could do a little Christmas shopping first. Little did I know the depths to which I could sink just to find a couple more presents to put under the tree. I pulled into the Sam’s Club lot about nine and walked up to the door. A large notice informed me that I was not welcome. The hours had changed. Only “Plus” members were being served at this time. Regular members would have to wait till …

My friend Brian and I have been talking a lot lately about backpacking. Most of that conversation takes place, though, inside our cushy campsites at East Fork State Park. It’s fun to reminisce about former trips, and even make some vague plans for new ones, especially while sitting in our cozy camper chairs, sipping a Keurig-brewed coffee and munching a plate full of assorted fire-grilled meat products. But who really wants to hoist their entire camp onto their backs, hike for who knows how many miles and mountains, and then set it up every night, …

Most of my friends like my classic truck. Even people who have no idea whether I’m good friend material give me a thumbs-up when I drive by. You may already be feeling the urge to click the like icon at the end of this blog. Please feel free to do that now. Sometimes I forget I’m in my old truck, and for a moment the smiles and thumbs are for me. If only. Which leads me to the essence of this blog. I am a recovering approval seeker. There, I’ve said it. (I hope you …