The Weather Outside is Frightful or Why Monster Needs a Sled
This is a story of why a 60 year-old Monster needs a sled. The answer is not "because it's there" but it ain't far off either.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 1/15/24
Dr Martin Luther King Jr was a great man. The Civil Rights movement in the United States was needed and necessary, and Rev. King was in the absolute forefront of that battle. Then, he was taken from us far too soon.
Oh Buddy it’s Cold Outside
When I got up this morning I checked an app on my computer and the temperature was -17°f outside. What was the windchill? It was -44°f!!!
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day 1/14/24
Today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. I'd say this topic is a real stretch for a blog about hiking and backpacking, but you don't know Buddy the Wonder Dog! He's been our camping and hiking companion for the last year. He loves the outdoors, for sure!
Make Your Dream Come True Day – 1/13/24
What are your dreams? Mine are adventures in National Parks, National Monuments, and National Forests, not to take anything away from State Parks and State Forests, those are all good too.
Is It Really Quitters Day? 1/12/2024
Today is officially Quitters Day. I've been trying to select holidays that are relevant to me as a hiker, backpacker and outdoorsman. Some days that is easy, so there may be several competing topics that could be relevant. Some days the pickings are kind of slim...
Celebrate International Girl Hug Monster Day!!! 1/11/24
Monster stands alone, the last of his kind. He thinks today is his day: National International Girl Hug Monster Day. Are YOU going to be the one that's going to tell Monster it's NOT?
Bird is the Word – National Save the Eagles Day 1/10/24
When I saw the listing of today's holidays, one immediately spoke to me, National Save the Eagles Day. Eagle watching has become a favorite winter activity here...
It’s National Shop for Travel Day 1/9/24
National Shop for Travel Day, celebrated on the second Tuesday in January, isn't exactly what it sounds like, yet at the same time it is exactly what it sounds like. I'm told it was the brainchild of the Travel Technology Association, and it was created to celebrate all the apps and tools which enable travelers to book marvelous vacations.
Is it really National 4th Graders Day? 1/8/24
Today is National 4th Graders Day, in case you didn't know. Honestly, I didn't know. I never actually anticipated writing about National 4th Graders Day either. Why would I? This is a blog about adventure...
Good Grief Charlie Brown It’s Old Rock Day 1/7/2023
When I saw Old Rock Day on the calendar, I was reminded of the old Charlie Brown cartoon about Halloween where Chuck (as Peppermint Patti called him) kept getting rocks. Then I thought to myself, what if it was Old Rock Day like today?
Let’s talk about “nuggles” – It’s National Cuddle Day 1/6/2024
It's National Cuddle Day! Everyone needs love and human contact. Everybody (at the very least) deserves hugs and and a cuddle from time to time. Today celebrates those moments...
