Category Archives: Hiking

Born to Be Wild: Road Trippin’ for Father’s Day

Born to Be Wild Get your motor runnin’ Head out on the highway Looking for adventure In whatever comes our way Yeah, darlin’ Gonna make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at … Continue reading

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Celebration: We Are Gonna Celebrate Your Party With You

My life has just been frenetic lately as I race around every weekend doing something. It was just a weekend ago last that we were celebrating my mother in law’s birthday. So Carol, this party blog is for you. With … Continue reading

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You know a dream is like a river: A Sunday Trip to Fossil Creek

The River You know a dream is like a river Ever changin’ as it flows And a dreamer’s just a vessel That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what’s behind you And never knowing what’s in store … Continue reading

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I’m Walking On Sunshine–The Journey Continues

I feel alive, I feel the love, I feel the love that’s really real I feel alive, I feel the love, I feel the love that’s really real I’m on sunshine, baby, oh Oh, yeah, I’m on sunshine, baby Oh, … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Red–A Valentine’s Day Adventure

Valentine’s Day is a special time when you hope to spend the day with the love of your life. There is always a commercial connection since retailers sure hope you break out the pocketbook and spend your way to happiness. Of course being known … Continue reading

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Ragnarians at Last: Baby We Were Born to Run

I have finished my runs at the Ragnar and I am worn out. Several months ago when completing a run with my Nike Running App, I noticed that I had a strange number of miles completed. Was it a sign? Knowing … Continue reading

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Running on Empty: Life at the Ragnar Part II

The trail run is on. I have forgotten to mention that we are the Beauties and the Beasts team and each team has its own interesting name. As the 4th runner on the team in the rotation, my first run … Continue reading

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“I’m Your Huckleberry”: Good times on the Huckaby

Two of my favorite scenes from the movie Tombstone involve Doc Holiday stating (to those who sought to have conflict with him) “I’m your huckleberry.” What does that have to do with a Huckaby? Well that saying was an old saying … Continue reading

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”

Can’t see nothin’ in front of me Can’t see nothin’ coming up behind Make my way through this darkness I can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds me Lost track of how far I’ve gone How far I’ve gone, … Continue reading

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My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part II: “Into the Great Wide Opening”

As we head down the Bright Angel Trail, my confidence begins to erode. Where did the moon go? It is dark and our head lamps are going to be our only light. Carolyn and I are in good moods considering all … Continue reading

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