It’s official: this is the craziest year in all of my 30 years. The world has erupted in chaos in the last few weeks and the heartbreaking scenes on the TV have driven me further into the safety of my own bubble, desperate to limit my exposure to the horrific scenes and curb the ensuingContinue reading “#31: A Stranger in the Night”
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#30: Chasing the Sun
This weekend I did something highly unusual. So unusual, in fact, that Chris laughed at me Friday night when I told him my plan. He said, “that’ll never happen”, and smirked. This is an understandable response for it is well-known that my typical morning demeanor is akin to an angry troll woken before dawn. MyContinue reading “#30: Chasing the Sun”
#29: The End of 29
Last week was a special one. It was my last few days of my twenties and the start of a new chapter in my life; my dirty thirties. Despite the best efforts of the pandemic and the weather, it didn’t dampen our spirits or our celebrations and I managed to have a memorable week anyway.Continue reading “#29: The End of 29”
#27: Mishap on the Mountain
Thursday was another beautiful day on the mountain. Having done a few hikes in the park I decided to try a section of the longest trail in the park; the James Edmonds trail. The trail is only 7.2 miles total (according to the park info which usually understates the length of trails) but given thatContinue reading “#27: Mishap on the Mountain”
#21: I’m still alive
This winter has been the winter to which all future winters will be measured against. We have endured the flu, colds, sinus and ear infections, stomach bugs with some serious vomiting, a motorcycle accident, snow, then 70 degree sunshine, then torrential rain and flooding, tornado warnings, then more snow, and a dangerous lack of hikingContinue reading “#21: I’m still alive”
#18: Merry Mountain Christmas
I love the Christmas season; the lights, the hustle and bustle, the excitement, the smells of Christmas spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, the Christmas trees, and yes, even the Christmas music. I love egg nog, I love the cozy, dark nights snuggled up to keep the cold away, I love the classic Christmas moviesContinue reading “#18: Merry Mountain Christmas”
#17: One for the Family Album
I wrote out an entire post about how we had the Christmas tree lighting event at the park, hiked up to Preachers Rock as a family, and checked out a nearby diamond in the rough. But I realized, upon proof reading it, that the events were best told in photos. So enjoy.
#16: Reflections on a Rock
Most days are much the same lately. I get up with Junior, we hang out and have breakfast, then head out to work or go on a little walk around the park. Around 11am we come back to the camper for elevensies, a little indoor play, then it’s nap time. After his nap, it’s lunchtime,Continue reading “#16: Reflections on a Rock”
#14: The Courteous Camper
Anyone who has done the grunt work – whether it be washing dishes in a restaurant, making the coffee in an office, or doing the housework at home – you know that it is all too often the most under-appreciated work. There’s little to no reward and it sucks. It’s usually unpleasant and almost alwaysContinue reading “#14: The Courteous Camper”
#13: Snow Day
Last night as we were getting into bed I did the mandatory weather app check. “There’s a 30% chance of snow at 7am.” I said excitedly. “Ah, that won’t amount to anything.” Chris said dismissively. Though I knew he was probably right, the optimist in me wanted to believe it so I gave ChrisContinue reading “#13: Snow Day”
