In case you’ve been living under a rock, the United States is in an unprecedented quasi-shutdown, in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, and it’s associated sickness, Covid-19. So I thought a new blog challenge was in order. After all, what else do many of you have to do but readContinue reading “Covid-19: Notes from the beach (3/16/20)”
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False Cape After Dark
False Cape State Park is a beautiful place. At least, I think it is. The trees, dunes and ocean looked pretty cool under an almost-full moon. I’m sure it’s quite lovely under the sun. False Cape is located south of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which sits south of Virginia Beach. In fact, the onlyContinue reading “False Cape After Dark”
I’m too cool for resolutions…or not
For the 2nd year in a row, I have welcomed the New Year by being sick. Not how I intended things to go – either year – but little children and their stomach bugs seem destined to take me down occasionally. Not much to be done about it when #aunting is a routine part ofContinue reading “I’m too cool for resolutions…or not”
Giving thanks: a quiet end to the #52hike challenge
Do you document your victories?
Recently, I’ve been seeing a nutritionist. Behind those words are a ton of baggage. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say that I’ve spent a lifetime trying to lose weight, and asking for help has never really been my strong suit. Lately, I’ve found myself more willing to forgive myself for these so-calledContinue reading “Do you document your victories?”
