Business first... Saturday I got to finally meet several of my favorite writers when a few members of Trifecta got together for lunch. (Clockwise, from bottom left: Lisa (Trifecta founder), me, Jessie, Scott, Jessie and Scott's two chillin', Deana and Lance's two chillin,' Deana, and Lance.) Thanks to our server Josh for being such a good … Continue reading Bare bones
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Hiking companion
The Mister and I marked our 27th anniversary Friday, so... on Saturday, when I typically head out alone on my photo hike, I invited Mister. (I really just wanted an extra set of hands to help with The Girls - Hershey and Asta.) I figured he had hung around me this long, the least I … Continue reading Hiking companion
A part of the whole
Throughout our unfathomable universe, there is no up, no down... there just Is. The curve of the earth, a slice of green among the cold, lifeless rocks circling the same sun, knows no orienting aspect. Held to the surface by the sheer force of gravity, spinning 1,000 miles per hour, we stand perpendicular to our … Continue reading A part of the whole
Timber Lake bike trails
When I head out for my photo hikes, there are places that I love returning too, but I'm always looking for new trails. That's not easy when I've pretty much exhausted all the known venues. That's when I have to get creative. I live near a huge, and I mean HUGE, military installation. Not all … Continue reading Timber Lake bike trails
Escape plan
Everyone should have a safe place to escape. Somewhere far away from the noise and stress of the day. For me, it's being outdoors, being out in the woods or walking along the beach. The stillness allows me to think, or just empty my mind of all the things that have been demanding my attention. … Continue reading Escape plan
All in the same boat
One summer between childhood and adulthood, we took the plunge over banjo-serenaded boulders into icy, mountain fed white water rapids. We breathed in crisp, clean rarefied air, and slept peacefully above the clouds. It was our last vacation together as a family, and we met the challenge with laughter and exuberance. All was right with … Continue reading All in the same boat
Thin spiral notebook 