Isn’t that what ol’ Jagger said? I write a post about my strong need for solitude and to feel alive, then I hop in the car and head up to a remote trail on the northern tip of Vancouver Island to spend some time in the wild with my thoughts. I start…
Category: Life Changes
See You On The Trail
As I sit down tonight to get tomorrow’s Friday Faves and blog newsletter together and start writing on Day 4 of my Spring Break Road Trip, I came to the realization that “hiking season” is here. I know what you are thinking, isn’t it always hiking season with me? True, it is. But this is the time…
Make New Friends And Keep The Old: Playing Hookie on Hex
One of the things I did when I went back to my work last fall was promise myself that it would not get in the way of my hiking. Nothing I do is that important that I can’t take advantage of sunny days or friends’ invites to get outdoors. The money isn’t worth it, either….
Chocolate Paleo Granola
Jump to the recipe… What kind of “change” person are you? Do you seek out change? Do you avoid it as much as possible? Are you the kind of person who likes stability but secretly longs for change to happen? Can you roll with change or resist it? If you do a Google search for…
Merry Christmas!
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale I just wanted to send out a note to say I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. I hope this finds you counting your blessings and looking back on a…
So Much For Empty Nest
My first free weekend to get in a good hike in a long time and the weather bites. I know I should be looking on the positive side, my list of house chores is long. All this time to work on my blog. Work on a new recipe. Finish up old recipes. The bf is…





