I always participate in the First Day Hike event and usually do something simple, no more than 2 miles and usually with other people. This year I had planned to do something bigger, a 7 mile loop at Stone Mountain State Park. However, the rain in the forecast in my area made that a lessContinue reading “First Day Hike(s)”
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Writing the Hike
I write a lot about hiking. If you know me, then you know I talk a lot about hiking, too. The act of meandering, trudging, sauntering, marching, scrambling, or simple walking in nature is like fuel for my mind and rest for my soul. Keeping all of that tucked up in my brain without puttingContinue reading “Writing the Hike”
The 40 List, the Last Day
Last year I created a “40 List,” a list of 40 things I wanted to do in the year before I turned 40. I started out strong and even revised it to include more items that were less about accomplishments and more about making a difference in the world around me. I actually did accomplishContinue reading “The 40 List, the Last Day”
Both Feet OFF the Ground
I have been struggling with my self confidence all my life. As I’ve gotten older I struggle less with what I think other people think of me (trust me, other people don’t think about you as much as you think they do) and more of what I think of myself. This still means I findContinue reading “Both Feet OFF the Ground”