We knew that there had to be some lings on the way, because the ducks were visiting in smaller numbers…
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Almost Go Time
I’m vacillating between being nervous, excited and scared about my upcoming trip. My back is feeling pretty good, but my…
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At long last, the rejection came in for that story I eventually inquired on. I’m not surprised that it was…
Continue ReadingDuck Fight!
Sometimes I think my husband spends too much money on bird seed and critter feed. And also that he sometimes…
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Since December, I’ve had some on and off back pain. Back in December, I noticed it as a muscular soreness.…
Continue ReadingGotta Laugh
My in-laws were visiting Boise, driving my husband and I to a restaurant so we could eat dinner and catch…
Continue ReadingThe Evolution of Breakfast
When I started backpacking, breakfast was an affair. My husband and I would settle for nothing less than a hot…
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In just over a month, I’m going to be hiking over 100 miles of the Idaho Centennial Trail from Nevada…
Continue ReadingThe Open Growth
This year is the third year that I’ve participated in the Crossfit Open. I’m not anywhere near a Regional or…
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I did finally send that email query regarding my story that had not received a response within the magazine’s specified…
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