Outdoors
I forgot about the berries
July 11, 2013
You don't pay for these berries. You don't fertilize, mulch or prune them. They don't give the yield of a cultivated berry patch but they don't ask for anything either. They are nature's gift.
Good Morning from our Mountain
June 16, 2013
I camped out last night on top of the ski hill to watch the sun rise on one of the longest days of the year.
Minimalist footwear changed our lives
June 11, 2013
Human powered adventure almost always requires footwear. Your feet are your foundation; footwear and foot health can make all the difference between success and failure over both the short and long term. Toe Salad is a publication dedicated to the health of active feet.
Proof Positive
June 9, 2013
I imagine I will face rainy days and weeks on the trail the same way I face them in my "normal" life; with a heavy dose of shouldering through (putting on my big girl panties, even if they are rain soaked), doing my darndest to focus on beauty and light, ...
Choosing a Family Activity over Team Sports
May 29, 2013
Contrary to popular culture, team sports are not necessary to raise active, healthy children. Active and healthy parents raise active and healthy children. Team sports are one way to do this, but not the only way.
Fiddlehead Season ~ The Greening time of Year
May 21, 2013
The fiddleheads are in abundance, and their green unfurling bespeaks spring's intentions.
A mother's day gift not wrapped in ribbon
May 13, 2013
With each growth stage I open my hands to something beautiful and life altering. And in grabbing hold I have to let go of old patterns and expectations.
