I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More
Tag: Exercise
Exploring Nature’s Jungle Gym
Bear Hug woke me up just before ten on Saturday morning to let me know he had made coffee. I … More
Family Hiking in the Sunshine
I surrounded myself with nature this morning. Red, oranges, and yellows mixed in with browns and greens greeted me along … More
Dandelion, Bear Hug, and Blue Jay hike on Mantario
A new trail name has been bestowed upon me and I accept it with pride. Going forward, while I still … More
Sometimes it’s hard being me
I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at … More
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 … More
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 … More
Hunt Lake Redemption
My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two … More
When things don’t go well with group hiking
I read a blog post written by someone who had been left alone on a hiking trip during a lightning … More
Why I moved from a 45L to 70L as my main hiking pack
I am fascinated by all of the different choices of gear on the market and I enjoy reading reviews and … More