We are not makers of history. We are made by history. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Being out in nature can soothe the soul. Weather it's watching a beautiful summer sunset, or a winter sunrise that turns into mist and fog, or crossing copious streams and puddles from heavy rains, nature never fails to put…Read more Meditative Hiking
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2021: The Year of Opportunities, Possibilities and Listening
Failure is the first page of the book of wisdom. Success the last. 2020 was going to be a year for the history books just based on it's date alone. None of us were alive during the year 1010, and I don't think many of us will see the calendar year 3030. Somehow my gut…Read more 2021: The Year of Opportunities, Possibilities and Listening
Hot Cross Buns & Urban Hiking
Save the Earth, it's our only source of chocolate! This Spring, the British Hubby and I vowed to hike more. Last weekend, we did a little urban hiking in downtown Seattle. We went to a performance of Haydn's Creation with the Seattle symphony. You've probably heard parts of this master piece. This is the first…Read more Hot Cross Buns & Urban Hiking
Secluded Hiking
It's impossible to walk in the woods and be in a bad mood at the same time. The temperatures have finally dropped. There is still a hint of smoke in the air, but it's not as hazy as last weekend. The British Hubby and I thought we would attempt to hike. We're a bit rusty…Read more Secluded Hiking
Hiking in the Heat
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. ~Beverly Sills The PNW is having a record breaking hot summer. This makes hiking and outdoor activities challenging. On Sunday, the British Hubby and I went for a mild hike. Okay, the British Hubby said it was a stroll. Weather you're hiking or strolling in the…Read more Hiking in the Heat
Hiking Curiosities
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. ~John Muir This is week four of my new workout plan. I'm back to running in the mornings. I'm a bit out of shape. To give my body a chance to repair, I'm running every other day and going…Read more Hiking Curiosities
Books & Book Nooks
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! This year, I challenged myself to read more. My quest is to complete 12 books this year. That seems doable, right? It's only one book…Read more Books & Book Nooks
Meandering thru the Forest
And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir The British Hubby and I had every intention to go for a day hike today. We picked a hike Friday night, fueled up our motor vehicle and gathered some protein fueled snacks. When it was time to rise out of…Read more Meandering thru the Forest
River Trail Hike
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Spring in the PNW typically means a breezy sunny day followed by gloomy rain/hail clouds the next day. The weather can change drastically in a 24 hour period. It was a lovely sunny day last Saturday. The British Hubby and…Read more River Trail Hike
Pom Poms, Badges & Snowstorms
A man who asks is a fool for five minutes. A man who never asks is a fool for life. ~ Chinese Proverb Yesterday afternoon I had my next Stitch Sprouts lesson. We were making pom poms! I was pretty excited. Here's a no tech way to make a pom pom. Or you can get…Read more Pom Poms, Badges & Snowstorms
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