Nothing like the company of trees when out on a long run
Mountain laurel golden hour. Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. June 1, 2023, 7:34 PM.
Create your own Art Trail3 Gobble Mountain, Chester MA
3 miles Moderate On our fire tower search we found our first century-old airway beacon. No way we're climbing this tower though.
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Good day!
Its the day to FINISH the Book4 novel scan. It made me cry yesterday.
Then, Ill catch up on some chores.
Its possible Ill draft something short this month. Otherwise, on to the Book3 targeted edit.
The snow remains in the mountains. Grrr
Be everwell.
Hole in the earth sunset, Hidden Lake, Fall Mountain, Plymouth, Connecticut. September 29, 2018, 6:26 PM.
Sunset daisies, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. June 21, 2020, 8:50 PM.
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Good day!
Marked on my calendar is Sunday & the huge local craft fair. Theres even a good chance of snow.
Cue the holiday music!
Im oh so close to finishing the novel scan. Years of editing are paying off. I see story differently now.
Jingle Bells!
Be everwell.
The ArchWintergreen Brook flows into Lake Wintergreen on a soft summer-like Halloween afternoon, West Rock State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 3:24 PM.
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Good day!
I made excellent headway on the novel scan yesterday & hope to do the same today. Ill finish this week.
My hopes for some holiday white stuff keep evaporating. Its cold enough, but as has been the case all year, we lack moisture.
Be everwell.
Gold above, green belowJoe Pye weed and friends. Bee magnet, Woodtick Trail, Wolcott, Connecticut. August 8, 2020, 5:39 PM.
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Good day!
I always say to celebrate even the smallest milestones
Over my blogs eleven year history, Ive had people ask if Ive published any fiction. Always, I replied, Not yet.
Today I replied, Yes, yes I have.
Squee!
Be everwell.
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Good day!
Where I live.
This time of year, its easier to imagine the brown is the ancient lake bottom that existed during the last ice age.
And, no, I dont remember it.
There are no distractions today for continuing the novel scan.
Be everwell.
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Good day!
The temperature was volatile while hiking yesterday. Layers open, layers closed.
A few snowflakes fell, then disappeared.
Strange to think that where I live was an ancient glacial lake, the shoreline still visible high above the city.
Be everwell.
Last night was a trail run with a difference - the Afterglow 21k down in Torquay. It was a fantastic run and event all up, lots of fun dressing up and being among a bunch of others also all dayglowed up
They have a big emphasis on inclusiveness and were very actively part of the fight against gender-based violence. Based on the a quick glance around, there were seemed to be a bunch of blokes at the start of the race who were completely unaware that women can not feel safe running trails. A good effort on the organisers' parts to get the message out. More at
This was my son's very first event, he walked the 5k Body Positive Stomp and made friends with another walker with the most amazing huge lit up fairy wings.
- highly recommended if you can get there
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Good day!
Ive hiked in December, but hope to do more.
There wasnt much snow, but it was magical at times & could storm tonight. The sun was disappearing behind the mountains while I was still on the trail, the temperature dropping.
What fun.
Time to jump into the novel scan.
Be everwell.
Above the crowd. Giant's Chest, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 25, 2024, 12:22 PM.
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Good day!
Pearl Harbor happened on this day.
Winter isnt here yet, at least not officially, but when Im outside, if Im still & quiet, I can hear it whispering.
Soon
Autumn paints in colors, but lately winter has been showing me what it can do with a monochrome palette.
Be everwell.
Downed trees on Sault trail create hazard
A safety warning has been issued for those using the Hiawatha Highlands trails in Sault Ste. Marie due to trees downed by recent storm.
4 Mount Sugarloaf, Deerfield MA
2 to 4 miles Easy & Moderate Mount Sugarloaf stands out dramatically in the landscape of Deerfield, Massachusetts, its southernmost rocky cliffs edge evoking the image of a ship's prow slicing through water.
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Good day!
Each day, theres the sense that the clouds overhead are aching to release snow.
I can almost hear them saying, Soon
Thats Mother Nature, she does what she wants in her own time.
Ive tasks for today, & so Im content.
Be everwell.
Insects having fun with my long exposure.New partnership aims to enhance trails in Lethbridge river valley
The City of Lethbridge has teamed up with the Lethbridge Trail Alliance to ensure the proper maintenance of coulee pathways.
New partnership aims to enhance trails in Lethbridge river valley
The City of Lethbridge has teamed up with the Lethbridge Trail Alliance to ensure the proper maintenance of coulee pathways.
New partnership aims to enhance trails in Lethbridge river valley
The City of Lethbridge has teamed up with the Lethbridge Trail Alliance to ensure the proper maintenance of coulee pathways.
Early spring sunset at Lost Ponds, Mattatuck State Forest, Plymouth, Connecticut. April 20, 2021, 7:27 PM.
A new partnership looks to improve and maintain trails in Lethbridge's river bottom
A new partnership in Lethbridge will look to improve and maintain paths within the city's river bottom trail network.
We just updated our hiking, biking & trail photography gear page.
Did we miss anything important We usually travel light with the least amount of gear. Trailspotting is non-commercial and ad-free, so the gear we link to is not monetized in any way.
Pink and blue summer sunset at Woodtick Recreation Area, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. July 26, 2020, 8:31 PM.
Autumn lends its golden splendor to the ForestGood day!
The weather remains a little too warm for snow, which is unusually warm. Not that were receiving rain, anyway.
At least the taller peaks are white.
The novel scan is progressing nicely. Creating my editing system taught me so much.
Be everwell.
Autumn canopy over the trailEvening ridge walk through a burning bush thicket, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 25, 2024, 5:06 PM.
Burning bush is categorized as an invasive species here in New England, but for a couple of weeks in autumn it puts on quite a show.
Gnarled pine tree wispy pink sunset above Todd Hollow, Mattatuck State Forest, Terryville, Plymouth, Connecticut. May 24, 2020, 8:27 PM.
Backlit tree and footbridge on Wedekind03
Good day!
The days have grown short, the sun struggling to climb high enough to shine above the mountains to the south.
Good days for finding the light within.
Also good days for accomplishing a lot at home. Like my novel scan. Like my blog post.
Be everwell.
Charming little section of the Wedekind TrailStarting to miss
Luxuriant green forest floor, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. August 13, 2024, 3:55 PM.
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Good day!
Ill pass halfway on the Book4 novel scan after my morning walk.
It was tempting to divert from my novel rotation after publishing Book1, but my approach has served me well.
At its heart, my method is about patience. If I lose that, the standard Ive set declines.
Be everwell.