The importance of self-care
This time of year I start counting the days til my birthday. Unlike most people my age who seem to dread that reminder date of being...
Are we ever ready for anything?
In late July while out hiking in the Maine woods, I saw a red leaf on the trail. I was like, "Whoa, that's way to early. I am not ready...
Writing suspense in fiction
Maine Lit Fest is going on right now all around the state. Last night I attended one of their workshops at the Penobscot Theatre in...
Hurricane Helene and the Appalachian Trail
Over a third of the Appalachian Trail is closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. My heart goes out to all those affected by this...
Honoring Maine fallen heroes
This past weekend I hiked with The Summit Project's annual signature event at Acadia National Park, making my second hike with this...
Greed - the thief of joy
Happy beautiful Thursday everyone! I hope you are enjoying fall even though the season doesn't officially begin until Sunday, Septmeber...
Love Thy Neighbor
Who gets really excited when you are getting ready to do something you enjoy? I do! I do! Even at fifty-eight years old, sometimes I get...
Choose Your Hard
Can I go back to bed and wake up June 1st please? I want my summer back. It's not that June, July, and August are my favorites, in fact,...
I’m Too Sore to Do Any Extra
Monday 19 August 2024 Trail Hiked: Sentinel Mountain Trail 6.2 Miles 8:20am – 1:10pm Cloudy, Hot, & Breezy The Tote Road leaving...
Hoot, Hoot, Who Knows This Trail
Sunday 18 August 2024 Trail Hiked: The Owl 6.6 Miles 9:30am – 3:15pm Partly Cloudy, Misty, Warm, & Breezy A play on words captures...
