On most of my recent trips, I have skewed to the ultralight weight type of journey, which is fast, physically demanding, and rewarding. Everything is selected based on weight and practicality. There is little room for whimsy. Unfortunately, this also applies to the food. While I think I have mastered the basic dehydrated, nutrient rich, … More Fueling adventure – Algonquin 2015
There is something wonderful about doing yoga in the great outdoors. Some days in yoga class, as soon as I try to “clear my mind” my brain is flooded with 40,000 assorted thoughts “are my tights bunching up?” “Man, my toes look weird!” “I better do laundry tonight, or things will get dire.” and on … More Yoga in the great big wild – Algonquin 2015
This weekend, my sis, her puppy, a few friends, and I headed into the woods. A lovely time was had by all. We paddled to a site off Canisbay. We ate delicious food, drank margaritas, and had an amazing time. There was some spectacular Canadian wilderness to behold:
It’s Friday! The sun is shining and the weekend stretches before me like a beautiful blank canvas upon which I get to throw a canoe camping adventure on. It is going to be marvelous. But before I get to drink the sweet, sweet nectar of the great wild spaces, I must power through the work day, taking a moment to be refueled by the wise words of “Ask Polly.” … More “You are weak and you’re also strong”
It has been one of those weeks. The kind of week where everything is hard and where this is all I want to do: For many real and imaginary reasons, it has been a tough one and I am tired. A few of those pernicious monsters have popped up in my brain to say hello. … More Pillars of my life house
Lovely Outliers 