The last section hike included several firsts for me, the most significant for me was the fact that I hiked… Read more Conversion on the Coaster: Manassas Gap to Bears Den
Tag: Appalachian Trail
Medium Rocks: Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den
Last weekend I completed my second section hike of the Appalachian Trail, from Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den, 20.1 miles. … Read more Medium Rocks: Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den
Life is Better in Airplane Mode
Having taught Freshman English for years, I couldn’t help but think about the ties to my last hiking adventure to… Read more Life is Better in Airplane Mode
Division: Parts of a Whole
I took the kids to the section of the Appalachian Trail closest to where we live this weekend to hike… Read more Division: Parts of a Whole
It’s In My Blood
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
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
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 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
Pause, Resume
After my hike in Harper’s Ferry two weeks ago, I was really pumped for hiking every weekend, and this blog… Read more Pause, Resume
