I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1985, when I was two years old. I’ve been told the story about what… Read more It’s In My Blood
Author: LGF
I am a teacher, but I have been finding my writing voice again recently. I'm currently working on a novel, so my poetry has taken a back seat while I focus on that.
Both Feet off the Ground
People talk to me about hiking now, and often express interest in joining me. I put it on social media… Read more Both Feet off the Ground
Skipping Stones
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on… Read more Skipping Stones
Integrity in the Face of Self Preservation
Although I did not hike last weekend, I did have a trek that led to some self-reflection and insights. For… Read more Integrity in the Face of Self Preservation
I Wouldn’t Trade This For Anything
My boys and I went to Harpers Ferry this weekend, at the request of my older son. We parked at… Read more I Wouldn’t Trade This For Anything
Facets In the Forest
My “ecotherapy” group for this weekend’s hike consisted of four people; myself, Mike, Maria and Billy. We completed the Billy… Read more Facets In the Forest
No Place To Go But Everywhere (from “Wild Ones” by Dispatch)
I thought I wanted to spend time alone, let the snow from my snow globe settle after having shaken up… Read more No Place To Go But Everywhere (from “Wild Ones” by Dispatch)
Ignorance is Bliss(ters?)
Urban Dictionary’s word of the day for March 14th was “vaxhole,” one who has been fully vaccinated for the COVID-19… Read more Ignorance is Bliss(ters?)
Hiking with Kids: Be the Influence and Find the Compromise
It was my weekend with the kids, and the weather was nice enough to go out, so we went to… Read more Hiking with Kids: Be the Influence and Find the Compromise
Hiking on Ice
I like winter hiking- from the silence of the woods, to the bright winter light that casts long shadows. It… Read more Hiking on Ice
