There is a feeling you get when you choose to leave everything behind and go out into the great outdoors. It is empowering. It is freeing. It is backpacking bliss. Speaking of bliss, I somehow managed to land an overnight permit for Mount Whitney in … [Continue reading]
It was the night before our big adventure. There we were, sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon, taking in the vastness of the canyon itself. I had examined our itinerary against the map many times and still could not wrap my head around how much … [Continue reading]
Frequently associated with corrosion, rust is typically not looking upon with an admiring eye. As one might imagine, items such as this string of lights and chain link fence are quite vulnerable outside these seaside houses. No longer strung across … [Continue reading]
Growing up, I learned to associate the color yellow with my mom. We had a bright yellow car, and the roses she preferred were this same vivid color. She loves the color yellow. Therefore, this photo is for her. I love you, Mom. … [Continue reading]
A little tug in my hamstring discouraged me from squeezing in a hike after my mommy shuttling duties were complete. With my trip a little more than a week away, I can’t afford to mess with injuries. In lieu of hiking, theMAN and me take drive over … [Continue reading]