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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.

Mini Milestones and Some Etiquette in Connecticut

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by LGF

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill The… Read more Mini Milestones and Some Etiquette in Connecticut

Things Got Weird in Austin

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by LGF

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last.  Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” -Zig Ziglar… Read more Things Got Weird in Austin

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…

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