Do you have a reset button? A routine that helps you stop all the madness and take stock of your life? Slow down the crazy train… If you have been with me for awhile, you know that this time of year is when I manually press the reset button by making a big batch of…
Category: Random And Wild
The Tree Of Life
If ever there was a tree with a story, it has to be this one. Labeled the “Tree of Life” by many, it draws people to the coastline of Washington State and HWY 101 hoping to see for themselves how just a few tenacious roots can possibly be keeping it suspended over a cave on…
#MeToo: Out Into The Light
“Me, too,” I stared at my coworker in shock. Last month, I had a coaching session with a teacher to talk about his caseload. We have worked together for quite some time, at least 10 years I would say, and I consider him a friend. As we sat down at the table he asked me…
Source Lake Snowshoe: Short Trip But A Long Journey
It has been a long time since we have gotten out with the kids and not just because I injured myself last summer. Scheduling is hard when everyone has busy lives and that includes the climbing team for one of the 11 year olds! It’s easier when children are young and dependent on their parents…
Is It Time For Something Different?
This week definitely did not turn out like I expected it to. I thought I’d be off on a fun vacation right about now, driving along the coast maybe exploring new hikes and eats. However, life had other plans and I ended up sicker than a dog (like when a dog eats that chocolate covered…
All The Ways My Cup Runneth Over
I found myself reading a blog post the other day all about the Blessed Project and you know I am a sucker for counting my blessings! Especially when I need to keep my mind off a less than perfect life. When I first started to think about what I am thankful in my life, it…