Monthly Archives Oct 2018

Moving, Mid-life and the Motherland: an interview with my mom

Moving, Mid-life and the Motherland: an interview with my mom

We are who we are because of where we come from, and who we come from, and of course all the experiences that, not only change us, but actually create us, along the way.

The end of travel season, a return to city life

The end of travel season, a return to city life

Last week, while at my parents house I experienced a keen sense of "these are the happy days". There wasn't a feeling of foreboding attached, but definitely an awareness that these moments don't last.

How to get your Patron goodies, can you share and can you stop?

How to get your Patron goodies, can you share and can you stop?

Here's a little run-down of the ways you can watch, listen, and join in the action at Patreon.

What do you get as a Patron?

What do you get as a Patron?

If you resonate at all with how I write; with honesty, vulnerability, seeking truth and beauty; or with what I write (the topics, themes, and ideas), I think you’re really going to enjoy these interviews and connecting with other people who are also engaging with these interviews.

Why I'm using Patreon (and What I'm making)

Why I'm using Patreon (and What I'm making)

In today's post I explain why and how I'll be using Patreon to support my blog writing and deliver new content to Patrons.

Introducing My Patreon

Introducing My Patreon

I'm giving myself a lot of time to birth this new baby of mine. And I want to give you time to understand what it's all about - both the concept of Patreon and what I'm creating for my Patrons.

Yes to more long distance backpacking, on my terms

Yes to more long distance backpacking, on my terms

Damien and I will do more backpacking trips, I'm positive of this. And after this experience I expect to enjoy myself when we go backpacking.

Backpacking as Vacation

Backpacking as Vacation

The question I had been asking myself before this trip was: Do I love this? Is this really something I want to do or do I only do it because Damien loves it?

A return to Long Distance Hiking/Backpacking

A return to Long Distance Hiking/Backpacking

My section hike of the Vermont Long Trail was nothing like our thru-hike. It was exactly what I needed to remember why I fell in love with backpacking to begin with.