It’s official. I don’t know what to say or do amid the coronavirus crisis that we are all living through right now. In reality, my life has hardly changed. I’ve always worked from home. I’m socially distanced by my nature, only closing that distance when I choose to, not because my life dictates it. ButContinueContinue reading “Throwback travel diary: Maligne Lake”
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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 ofContinueContinue reading “I’m too cool for resolutions…or not”
Giving thanks: a quiet end to the #52hike challenge
I started this post the night before Thanksgiving, but it got too busy to finish it. Now it’s the day after Thanksgiving and the serenity of that moment is gone, but the sentiments remain. Here on the this Thanksgiving eve, before the Turkey Trots and family visits…after the food prep is done and Sadie andContinueContinue reading “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-calledContinueContinue reading “Do you document your victories?”
Solo snaps: A cold sunset, a year later
NOTE: I started this post nearly one year ago. I have not hit publish on it, because, frankly, I felt some embarrassment about some of the emotions and reactions I described. They seemed foolish upon reading, and it’s hard for me to seem foolish (even though it happens quite a lot!). But a lot hasContinueContinue reading “Solo snaps: A cold sunset, a year later”
Everything and a Racehorse 