Travel Plans + Video!
Here we are in the blazing, mid-day sun for our video debut. While we wish we would have filmed during golden hour, you take what you can get in Seattle. Read more 
Taking a Beat
We had a bit of a self smack-down in NVR-land, and it all started with this advice to a friend: Read more 
Keep It To Yourself
We recently caught up with some friends who are about to have a baby. Before we could even ask, Lynn said, “We’re not telling anyone the sex of the baby until it’s born.”
“Good for you!” we both blurted out. Read more 
Something To Complain About
“One of the most powerful indictments of economic inequality I’ve ever read.” Read more 
The Lottery of Life
As part of our big plan for 2013, especially our Ultimate Advocacy project, we want to introduce you to people who serve as allies in order to make the world a better place for everyone. Read more 
Introducing… Our 2013. Finally
We’re thinking that our 2013 planning process worked too well.
Three Reminders
December was starting to seem like, well… kind of a welcome distraction. A couple of weeks ago, fully satisfied with the year that was, we attached pretty much all of our attention to 2013. Heck, even our “best of” 2012 post was published. Read more 
In Case You Were Wondering
We’re currently staying in a cabin on the Pacific Ocean here in Washington, enjoying family, storm watching, overeating. planning 2013 and determining the top 5 most frequently asked questions we get. Read more 
Sweating It
As I write this, we’re sitting in the shade just off the beach near Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica. This jungle setting is a must-do for any visitor to Costa Rica. It’s harsh, but it’s fantastic. It’s been an illuminating experience for us.
We’re sweating it for more reasons than you might think…
Restore and Create
Although we’re in Costa Rica, this isn’t a post about Costa Rica. It’s about what we’re up to every year in October / November, and it just so happens that – this year – Costa Rica is the perfect place to do it.
It’s about dreamscaping the year ahead.
Happiness is Being Heard
Since the start of the year – in honor of 5 years of our NVR lifestyle – we’ve been focused on raising the bar. Being even bolder about pursuing what we want out of life, more passionately expressing our viewpoints and wholeheartedly advocating for what we believe in. Read more 
Always Buy Travel Medical Insurance
It’s a big week in our world. For the first time, we’re heading back to the place where we made “Kent and Caanan” an official union – at least in our minds – about a decade ago.
There’s one thing we’re definitely not leaving without. Read more 












