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Counting Down and Going Up
It seems like yesterday when I was counting down the days until my Grand Canyon backpacking trip. Now, I’m counting down the final days until Mount Whitney. I’m very excited! I’m a little scared too. Of course, there is the intensity and … [Continue reading]
1 year down and 3 to go
A week ago, I was gnawing on my fingernails as YaYa sat for final exams to close out his freshman year of high school. His preparation included 4 hours of additional tutoring focused on the exam material for Algebra, English, and Science. He ran … [Continue reading]
Who’s watching who?
In the canyon, one must keep an eye on their food at ALL times. This bird liked what he was seeing coming out of our packs at lunch one day. "Bird Watching" now has new meaning. He kept a close eye on us and we kept a close eye on him. … [Continue reading]
walking therapy
Yesterday, I was overwhelmed with feeling fat. Today, I decided to do something about it… I went out for a walk during my lunch break. This was not the usual 30 minute leisurely stroll. No! This was an hour long, arm swinging, heart pumping, hair … [Continue reading]