As I figured it would be, posting here on the blog will be spotty as I continue with my summer filled with hiking, family camping and other assorted outdoor activities. You can find more details about my latest 5 day PCT hike on my post, And That’s A Wrap-Oregon PCT. This is a story that…
Category: Random And Wild
Paleo (Bean Liberated) Hummus
Jump to the recipe… Well, my first week of being unemployed feels just like the beginning of the last 15 summers: like vacation. Except for the daunting task of applying for unemployment part. And the resume and cover letter writing and scanning transcripts part. And the figuring-out-what-I-want-to-do-for-a-job part. And health insurance. Hmmm, I guess it’s not…
I’m In Love
I’ll just come out and say it, I’m in love. Wild, happy love. The kind of love that stops your breath in moments throughout the day when you find yourself overwhelmed with emotion. I’m in love with my life. I am feeling a bit behind on this blog, the past month has been crazy. Crazy…
We Are Not Broken
This is not the first time I have written about the wooded park that I walk in for lunch on a regular basis. I can’t help but be moved by what is happening there. It has seen some real upheaval this winter and spring as swollen river waters have eroded the banks and flowed up…
What Nourishes Me
I had the privilege of being asked to write a post for a wonderful website, NW Healthy Mama, a great resource for moms (or parents in general) who want to have a healthy lifestyle and experience with their children. They also have a lot of women who like to get outdoors like me. Enjoy what I…
The Pull of Parenthood
A few Saturdays ago, I was blessed to be able to go hiking with some girlfriends up the Suiattle River Trail outside Darrington, Washington. We had been trying to get together for some time and finally the stars aligned. Both Anne and Serra have young ones, so scheduling time to get away can often take skill. …