Finding Delight in the Familiar
The first time I met Bennington Lake was the late summer of 2008. At the time I still lived in the Midwest, and I was […]
The Burning was a Gift
I used to wonder at this burning And think, “I must not let it burn so hot I must contain my fire— So much damage […]
Winter Walking
…given the weather presently, I thought I would take a moment to write down my reasons for why I’m doing this challenge. Because, seriously, if I don’t have a why– I’m going to crawl back into bed and spend the rest of the day reading.
The 52 Hike Challenge
Greetings Octoberians! (Is that a word? My brief surfing through google indicates that it might be, but also seems to indicate that it refers to […]
Shining Light on Disappointment {Adventure Report}
I skipped August. Not literally, although if I could, I very well might. August is not my favorite month. February is frequently my least favorite […]
Olallie State Park & Foreboding Days {adventure report}
Growing up in the Midwest I used to be terrified of tornadoes. Those stormy days would sweep in, decorating the blue skies of seemingly harmless […]
Graduation
I had a goal this year to write at least one blog post a month, which considering how much time I have been devoting into […]
For Wonder {Lake Wenatchee Adventure Report}
It’s already the end of May, and I’m not sure I can believe it. I could easily spend a whole post regaling you with tales from life […]
When We Hike Alone {Beacon Rock Adventure Report}
I’m pretty sure the majority of people assume, based on my Instagram and other social media posting, that I spend a lot of time outdoors. […]
Analogues of Resurrection
I have long been very skittish and measured when it comes to talking about my faith, and it took me a long time before I could […]
True Confessions from a former Spring-phobe
I used to hate spring. I know, it seems weird now, because these days, I’m a sunshine chasing, lover of summer, but there was a […]
Unconditional Hope
January is a good month for reflections. Historically, I have like many others, used the beginning of the year to think about making resolutions. I’m […]