Haircap moss and boulder, forest floor, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. August 23, 2024, 4:34 PM.
One way or another, you're going to get wet. Rainy October hike at Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. October 29, 2019, 5:55 PM.
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*Make sure your sound is on!
I scrutinized my formatted book & then remembered that I never delved into keywords.
Did that. Doing that. About done.
First, though, errands & a walk this morning, then draft a short blog post.
Be everwell.
Golden woods road, Mill River valley, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 16, 2024, 12:25 PM.
Kicked back sunset. Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. March 15, 2020, 6:35 PM. You can't get to a spot like this in March without your shoes picking up a little mud.
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Winter is creeping closer. In the mountains, its settling in.
Ive now formatted my novel, Trust in the Forgotten, in Vellum. That was too much fun. I can only hope that the next step goes as well.
Im also taking notes for next time.
Be everwell.
Afternoon sunshine, Giant's Chest, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 8, 2024, 4:28 PM.
Natural standing stone rock formation, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. August 16, 2024, 3:38 PM.
I went for a walk on a local trail this morning and like this photo the most out of all the ones I took. Had to take advantage of the nice weather and being off work for the Veterans Day holiday.
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*Many wouldve ignored this, but the contrast caught my eye, & then the hourglass.
I love discovering unusual images that changes in the light or the season cause.
Each breath is the opportunity to adopt the perspective needed to move forward.
Be everwell.
I love recognising voice actors from one game in another game.
The voice of Randy Orlando from is also in
No Trespassing, Woodtick Trail Beecher Road crossing, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 25, 2017, 3:41 PM. The 30-odd nails they used probably contributed to the death of this tree.
And I am only now recognising the voice of Dogi in as also the voice of Mueller Vander in . I am slow.
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Water equals life. All that it touches glistens. Its music soothes.
When its near, and Im wrapped in the arms of the mountains and forests, I am whole, the rock beneath me the planets heart on the surface.
Be everwell.
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Im in the mood to share.
From yesterdays hike in the Rattlesnake Wildernesswhere no one has ever seen a rattlesnake.
Be everwell.
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Yesterdays hike was rewarding but sad, too, because next year Ill have to find a way to leave these mountains.
I love the land. The state has become intolerable.
When we do the hard thing we dont want to do, our actions reward us.
Be everwell.
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I hiked, I climbed, I debated some difficult decisions. Mostly, though, I found peace in the outdoors.
Places of peace feed my strength.
8.5 miles (13.7k). It felt great. When I started, I could see my breath, but it warmed later.
I always wonder why I come back.
Be everwell.
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Its the cold predawn, but if I wait I can hike. I deserve it. I need it for my mental health, to shake off the heartache Im letting linger.
I need to move, to act, not cower before the anxiety wanting to awaken.
To save myself, I must DO.
Be everwell.
Eastern jack-o'lantern mushrooms, Woodtick Trail, Wolcott, Connecticut. September 7, 2019, 3:21 PM.
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Im walking each morning & editing, & also realizing that Im managing my self-care well.
Maybe more important is that Im not disparaging myself for taking the time.
Be kind to yourself, & dont punish yourself with guilt afterwards.
Be everwell.
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*Note the arch.
I needed time away from the inevitable rants.
In a sense, Im in mourning.
Meanwhile, crazy me decided this was a good time to publish my first book. Im trying to work my way back to the drive I had before
Its working. Lucky me.
Be everwell.
4 Mount Toby & Sunderland Fire Tower
3 miles Moderate Sunderland, MA
Mount Toby State Forest is a great place to escape into wilderness among a network of quiet woodland trails close to the town of Sunderland, MA and the Connecticut River.
Went out for another spin and the gears were perfect this time. Nice day out, warm and humid, a little wind. 52kms for today.
Create your own Art Trail ...our mission is the sameResist, revolt, rebel, remember every name
We live, we vote, we yell
The pressure doesnt change
Whether on Republicans or Democrats or space lizards
May your hearts stay strong, fam
11.4km election-day river walk in perfect walking weather.
Hadn't been on this trail in a few weeks. Was good to be back and the trail delivered great views as always.
Late autumn at Lake Wintergreen, West Rock State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 12:04 PM.
Top of the abandoned quarry, West Rock Ridge State Park, Woodbridge, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 1:17 PM.
The work on the trails has come along and things are looking fabulous!
Cobb DOT has scheduled open houses for the Allatoona Creek Greenway Trail study, and the Cobb Parkway realignment study
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Brr. Woke to almost freezing with rain.
Okay, Ill do an extended walk later. Anything to give me a break from the election for a few hours.
VOTE, if you havent yet.
I voted on 10/18.
A good day to be extra kind to yourself& others.
Be everwell.
A partially frozen stream empties into a frozen lake, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. February 11, 2021, 5:09 PM.
Some photos from my weekend trip to the Florida Panhandle.
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Why must each fourth November mean crushing stress Im tired of it. I hope most other people are, too.
Yet, Ive done surprisingly well managing it this year.
Its supposed to be cold & maybe snowy tomorrow, but I might get away anyway.
Meaning, hike.
Be everwell.
Swimming hole in the forest on a warm July evening. Mattatuck State Forest, Plymouth, Connecticut. July 27, 2021, 6:01 PM.
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Because we need this right now
Be everwell.
Any UK MTBers would find a series of short, easy to digest trail guides like this one useful or interesting
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The times have changedaccording to Standard Time. Meanwhile, the daylight hours are swiftly shrinking here.
I love my seasons & the timelessness of nature.
Im thankful for my creativity & the worlds that exist in my mind.
Be everwell.
A soft 80-degree afternoon on Halloween in Connecticut. Wintergreen Brook as it becomes Lake Wintergreen, West Rock State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 3:23 PM.
My brother Mike and friend Tony on a Halloween shorts and tee shirt weather hike, West Rock Ridge State Park, Woodbridge, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 2:31 PM.
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We had snow mixed with rain yesterday, most leaves having fallen. The snow line continues to sink. Id estimate it at below 7,000 ft (2,134m) now.
Im at 3,209 ft (978m).
My busy week of errands has ended at last. Thatll help focus my mornings better.
Be everwell.