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7/13/2024

Writing to you from Denver, Colorado.

This was a week full of physical difficulty…and mental difficulty for that matter.

It was great, but I need some rest.

A question for you

What characteristics/skills make a man dangerous?

A skill further developed

Let me tell you…I am not a fan of large bodies of water, especially if the water isn’t clear.

However, any fear is worth overcoming for the sake of some personal improvement.

This week I learned the basics of scuba diving.

Yes, I did it in a pool, not an open body of water, but it was still a bit freaky for me during some of the drills our instructor had us complete.

After we practiced assembling the scuba kit, our instructor had us put our wetsuits, fins, and goggles on to jump into the water. Then, another instructor had us put on the rest of the scuba kit.

Breathing through the regulator for the first time under water was rough. There’s a slight delay when you take a breath until the air circulates through …

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