Granite Mountain: October Balm For the Spirit
To celebrate the change of seasons, this week Ajax and I participated in our annual pilgrimage to the summit of Granite Mountain. In 2020, Ajax overheated on the descent. We…
Decisional Balance: How to Use It to Help Make Choices
Saturday morning I wrestled with the pros and cons of hiking. The weather forecasted rain starting around noon. My daughter, who starts her sophomore year at U. of Washington this…
Murky Middles: How To Follow Through on Intentions
During the past four rambles with Ajax, I reflected on our progress on our project. Is it still meeting its purpose? Am I experiencing "shiny object syndrome" (i.e. wanting to…
Birding 101: Getting Started
On a week-long trip to Southeast Arizona in April, 2023, my husband and I joined forces with two friends who, several years ago, completed the Master Birder program offered by…