I found myself reading a blog post the other day all about the Blessed Project and you know I am a sucker for counting my blessings! Especially when I need to keep my mind off a less than perfect life. When I first started to think about what I am thankful in my life, it…
Category: Random And Wild
I’m Not A Real Doctor, I Just Play One On My Blog
Don’t you love technology today? And how most clinics now have these great things called “portals” where you can look up your medical records and such. Because goodness knows, the doctor doesn’t tell you anything. Mine just says things like, “You are healing on schedule.” or “I don’t see anything that needs surgery.” Blah. So,…
Nature: Do We Really Believe It Is For Everyone?
It is no secret that our national parks, monuments, trails and other places of nature are being accessed at an increasing rate as many discover the beauty of these outdoor spaces, often to the detriment of the land they occupy. People who have been enjoying these spaces long before Instagram and Facebook are up in…
A Different Kind of Hiker Gift Guide
It seems like everyone is putting out a list of things to buy that special hiker in your life for the holidays and I’m sure they help out a lot of folks. It’s a great opportunity to talk about your favorite gear, get some kick back from affiliates and make some plugs for companies who…
How Community Is Created
As I walked down the stairs towards the peeling blue painted double doors of the church basement, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. It is moments like this that it is quite clear I am an introvert and I just wanted to turn around and make a beeline for my car. Who’s idea…
The Bravest of Mushroom Hunters
The weather promised to be miserable a few weekends ago but I had the boys so their dad and sister could participate in a Search and Rescue event, so we decided to brave the rain and go mushroom hunting. I wasn’t sure if this was the best of ideas because I had only been once…