I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at…
Depression has hit
I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of depression. I literally feel no joy in anything. Even petting…
Hiking and Camping with Kids: Safety
I relish experiences where my daughter is encouraged to move out of her comfort zone. It is character building and…
Hiking and Camping with Kids: Getting Kids who are Reluctant into the Outdoors
I strive to offer my daughter a balance between the technology that rules our lives in 2018 and the natural…
Hunt Lake Redemption
My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two…
Appalachian Trail: The end is the new beginning (day 7)
I put my boots on the Appalachian Trail knowing that the trail would be hard. I wanted the trail to…
Appalachian Trail: The Trail is a Magical Place (day 6)
We hiked down a long descent yesterday afternoon before arriving at our shelter for the night. It seemed to go…
Appalachian Trail: Missing Life Back Home (day 5)
I had a dream overnight where I was wondering the halls at my old junior high. I was fuming for…
Appalachian Trail: Sleepy Day (day 4)
Our hiking group today went from four active hikers to two. After waking early and making us coffee, Joslyn drove…
Appalachian Trail: Above and Beyond Trail Angel (day 3)
I awoke in the morning to see a text from my friend saying that she needed a day off the…
