As I get older, I find I need more time to acclimate to the next season. That’s why I’ve designated the last few days of August as That Time to Acclimate to the Next Season, which in this case is Fall… or Autumn, the season with two names. In the…
In the world of acquiring food, I am happy to be assigned the gatherer designation. Most times this means I head to my favorite grocery stores and explore the many possibilities. Then I return from my gathering and switch to magic mode. All this foodstuff I have purchased must be…
As I hoisted my pack up over my shoulders and slid it into place on my back, I considered myself lucky to have survived the night. I was heading out on The Wild Azalea Trail, just south of Alexandria, Louisiana, for a three-day backpacking trip. It was a relief to…
I recently spent a week in Maine, in a town with deep family roots. My mother grew up there, as did all of her family before her. I can point out to my own little tribe the place where I lived as a toddler and the spots where our family…
>>>>>+<<<<< A few years back, when I turned on my stove and it made a loud bang, I knew I was in for a day of making phone calls and looking online for a new one. The stove would not comply with my entreaties and gentle ministrations. Though I still…