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...
Today is National Bird Day 1/5/24
Today is National Bird Day where we celebrate our flying friends. "Tame birds sing of freedom. Wild bir
Welcome to Weigh-In Day 1/4/24
Today I'm going to write about Weigh-In Day. I'll have to admit, I'm certainly not going to show up anywhere are a poster child for "weigh-in day" or for weight loss in any manner, shape, or form.
It’s International Mind-Body Wellness Day 1/3/24
I face variety of significant physical and mental health hurdles on my way to mind-body wellness, just so we're clear. We all have work to do on ourselves...
Celebrate Motivation and Inspiration Today 1/2/24
When I get up today, I looked and saw it was Motivation and Inspiration Day on the calendar, and I instantly knew the topic for today's post. After all, someday I could find myself livin' in a van down by the river.
It’s National Polar Bear Plunge Day 1/1/24
In case you were wondering if today was anything more than just New Years Day, it's also National Polar Bear Plunge Day. Taking the plunge is simple, jump into deep icy cold water.
Quote for 12/3/2023
A deprivation lifestyle gives us the opportunity to fully appreciate what we do have. This is what the Appalachian Trail is all about.
Zach Davis - Appalachian Trials
Quote for 12/1/2023
Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.
Andy Rooney
A Planning Update – 12/1/2023
I need a good walk. I don't need to walk for a country mile, no, I need a long walk. I mean more than a ramble on a sunny autumn afternoon, or a long day hike. I need a trail. Something I can walk day after day, to find the rhythm of my life again.
Quote for 11/15/2023
All his life he tried to be a good person.
Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn't a dog.
Charles M. Schulz
