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Short (Earth) Day Hike Along the AT

Posted on May 4, 2022 by LGF

“The mountains are calling me.  I must go.  My spiritual guide is my compass during my journey of life.  I… Read more Short (Earth) Day Hike Along the AT

30/-1 Between Comfort and Survival 

Posted on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by LGF

“Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of… Read more 30/-1 Between Comfort and Survival 

Unexpected Depths

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by LGF

The spring, or vernal, equinox was last Sunday here in the northern hemisphere.  The day prior I had taken my… Read more Unexpected Depths

Filtering Through 

Posted on February 17, 2022March 3, 2022 by LGF

This past weekend, in typical Maryland fashion, we had one spring-like day followed by a wintery mix the next.  The… Read more Filtering Through 

Blue Monday Blues

Posted on January 24, 2022 by LGF

Today is January 24th, 2022 and according to the internet (or just this source), it is also the most depressing… Read more Blue Monday Blues

Between Words

Posted on January 22, 2022 by LGF

Because I do still write poetry, here’s a short one for this brisk Saturday: Between his words the rum and… Read more Between Words

First Hike of 2022: What an Earthworm (and the Dalai Lama) Can Teach Us

Posted on January 3, 2022 by LGF

The first hike of 2022 brought me back to Patapsco Valley State Park on a freakishly warm day in January… Read more First Hike of 2022: What an Earthworm (and the Dalai Lama) Can Teach Us

‘Tis The Season…

Posted on December 24, 2021 by LGF

Merry Christmas Eve!  My intention was to write a post on the Equinox, but like everyone else, I’ve been busy.… Read more ‘Tis The Season…

Being Like A Snowflake: Wolfsville Road to Caledonia State Park

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by LGF

Thanksgiving morning I left my boys with their dad, and headed back out to Wolfsville Road in Maryland.  I began… Read more Being Like A Snowflake: Wolfsville Road to Caledonia State Park

Just Be

Posted on November 21, 2021 by LGF

On the way to our hike today, the kids and I drove up Route 97 in Maryland and I noticed… Read more Just Be

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