Theory on the stages of grieving stops short at a stage called "reorganization." I'm not exactly sure what that's supposed to represent but it hardly seems like the right word to describe the process of starting anew and moving on. Even further down … [Continue reading]
I did it! It is AMAZING! … [Continue reading]
With my pack fully loaded, I huffed and puffed up the winding dirt path. Exquisite views passed on either side of me as I became acquainted with my new trekking poles -- compliments of my forgetting the ones I'd borrowed. Like on those long runs … [Continue reading]
I'm a little nervous. The pack is pretty darn heavy and not everything is in there yet. We're planning to cover as much of Yosemite as we reasonably can in the few days we have. Fortunately, not all will be with the pack. Of course I'm most excited … [Continue reading]
I’ve been receiving messages from another country. Little messages, written in a foreign language, with photos attached -- that make you wish you were there. … [Continue reading]