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…
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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…
Go For Good: Rewrite Your Life Stories
If you follow any sports, you're probably familiar with the phrase, "Go for the gold." Aim high, shoot for the stars, and push hard. To remind myself of my goal…
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…
