Last weekend, I took someone backpacking. It wasn’t their first trip, but the actual first one was not the best…
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It’s 94.95 degrees on my porch, but it doesn’t feel that hot to me. Of course, I’m in full shade,…
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I’ve been backpacking for several years now, and solo backpacking as well. I have spent many nights in the outdoors…
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Last Thursday night, when I was in bed and ready to fall asleep, I had a thought that had me…
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Usually, my husband and I don’t go out into the woods until May. Often, we don’t head out until Memorial…
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Well, the university where I work decided to convert all classes to online for the remainder of the semester. Students…
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Even before we got a notice that our apartment was to be inspected, Ambrose had been on a bit of…
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Lately, I’ve been training for the Spartan Race (this Saturday!) with running up hills instead of doing strength focused training.…
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I haven’t gotten around to finishing one of the stories I started this year. If I can get it finished,…
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When I was in junior high, I got bullied by my brother. He was being bullied at high school, and,…
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