Spring nesting season always draws my eyes upward. Towhees, chickadees, and tree swallows flit back and forth with twigs, spider webs, and moss, building carefully, imperfectly, urgently. Males are in…
After returning from North Carolina with a body requesting sleep, I slowed to a halt. My husband took off to coach a two-day track meet in Oregon, while my daughter…
After a fabulous trip to North Carolina with my daughter to visit my parents (the last time she got to go with me was September 2023), I returned to Seattle…
Over the past week, I’ve presented to three different groups—experienced hikers, cyclists, and a mixed audience of outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Despite their differences, one theme emerged: movement is…
Over the past two weeks, I've hiked three trails on Tiger Mountain and Squak's East Side trail. What sent me to the mountains four times in two weeks? Nature is…
This week, I've continued to explore ways to overcome obstacles and see them as wins. A hike to Whittaker Wilderness Peak involved navigating physical obstacles and helping participants appreciate the…
Several clients are trying to increase energy and enhance productivity by building better sleep habits. Two things they share are 1) daytime exhaustion and 2) excessive evening screen time. I…
I knew this would be a challenging week, but after a year of setting myself up for success, everything happened as planned. I completed two successful hikes to Mt. Washington…
Hiking has renewed my energy in 2025. Each hike I have led for the Mountaineers in the last two weeks has taught me about connection, solitude, and mindset shifts. Following…
Last Thursday, Ajax and I started up the Old Si trail around 6:30 a.m. via the Little Si trailhead. I'd received some uplifting health news the day before, and I…
