Weekends are good for many things. They are for playing, getting outside -- especially if you have been cooped up inside all work week, doing chores and definitely for catching up on sleep. Since we've been gone the past few weekends, I've been … [Continue reading]
We began our hike with a short detour to Tanaya Lake to load up on water. The air was still cool, as the sun hadn't been out for too long, and the lake was lovely. With a total of 9 liters for the three of us, on top of the liter we each had drank on … [Continue reading]
You could say that I have had my "head in the clouds" for some time now. I mean, I've been seeking out the opportunity to hike up Clouds Rest, either as a day hike or as a part of a bigger backpacking trip, for several years now. You would have … [Continue reading]
Successes come in a colors, sizes, and styles. Sometimes we recognize our successes, and other times they pass unnoticed. Successfully doing a 72 hour fast is, in my book, a big success. Until you've tried to pull off this task, you have no real … [Continue reading]
Ronin came into our lives just days before Christmas 2007 (the 1st since Tom's death). Our lives were in disarray and filled with a void that just couldn't be filled or ignored. BoBo was acting out and YaYa was having nightmares about him or someone … [Continue reading]