Ronin is so laid back that one might think that he has given up his rule of the roost. Don’t be fooled. When it matters, like where this stuffed animal is concerned, he knows how to lay down the law. GRRR! Who’s the alpha now?

With Independence Day smack dab in the middle of our upcoming escape from work, our trek into unexplored territory represents sort of an independence week manifested as 46 steep miles in pursuit of backcountry happiness. I can’t remember if I’d previously blogged about my hopes to have YaYa come along on this upcoming adventure. Given [...]