It feels good to put in an honest effort in preparing to meet at goal. The miles I've logged in this past few weeks has been good. Somehow, I've managed to get in back-to-back long hikes with a mid-week hike in there as well. And this weekend, I … [Continue reading]
My refrigerator has taken on a minimalistic quality these past few weeks. Most especially THIS week as YaYa is away at camp and it seems that I am never there. I have the essentials: coffee, milk, butter, bread. Anything more is a bonus. So … [Continue reading]
The cottontails on this hike played camera shy. But this deer? She just sat there looking back at me. I guess she knew that I was too tired to work for the picture. … [Continue reading]
"The practice of concentrating on a single principle counteracts the obstacles." -- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Gary Kissiah Earlier in the week, I'd reached for my book on the yoga sutras. Upon opening it up to a random page for my … [Continue reading]
There are so many beautiful areas to explore -- many in my own backyard. I feel so lucky to have a handful of open spaces to play in whether it be running or hiking. This picture was taken on a trail-less-traveled (by me) in my favorite open space. … [Continue reading]