Mountain laurel time approaches on the Whitestone Cliffs Trail, Plymouth, Connecticut. May 31, 2021, 7:31 PM.
The end of a day, the beginning of spring, Marino Pond, Plymouth, Connecticut. As the sunset marks the end of the day, bright green shoots atop these clumps of sedge signal the end of winter. April 8, 2020, 7:06 PM.
Boquete Mountain Trails, Panama The Hills Have Eyes
Although a huge draw for tourists, take into account some recent incidents before heading out alone on the Boquete Mountain Trails.
Good day!
*Old railroad bridge.
Id planned to hike, but my stomach isnt in a good place this morning. I might have to delay.
Fu shot is scheduled for Friday.
My publishing task list is dwindling, but a lot remains. One big task is acquiring Vellum.
Be everwell.
Good day!
Another almost-freeze last night.
So, now I can say that Ill publish next month. Yikes. That thought is sure creating urgency.
Im reviewing the appendices & agonizing over if Im over-sharing.
I need to hike.
Flu shot clinic on Friday.
Be everwell.
A taste of honey... fungus. Honey fungus, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. September 27, 2024, 5:16 PM.
Autumn ravine. Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 27, 2022, 4:04 PM.
Good day!
I could barely stay awake yesterday so I indulged extra reading.
No regrets.
It almost froze last night , so I slept like a rock.
After my walk, Ive a long list of varied tasks to choose from. All I need to do is make decisions.
Its amazing how much easier those are when rested.
Be everwell.
Leftward jog in the path early spring sunset, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. April 25, 2021, 7:27 PM.
Good day!
Trees say so much without saying anything at all, including the quacking aspen. Humans are transitory, despite their hubris.
Ill walk soon & know gratitude.
The book is waiting, Ill write more notes on a Talma sequel, & monitor the Packers game.
Be everwell.
Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, .
Muggy early autumn afternoon on the Giant's Chest, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. September 27, 2024, 3:56 PM.
4 Mount Hayes, NH
6 to 7 miles Medium difficulty Gorham, NH
Perched on the northern boundary of the New Hampshire White Mountains, Mount Hayes boasts 4-star trails leading to a spectacular 5-star Presidential Range panorama.
Good day!
The last edit on Trust in the Forgotten is done, but other tasks remain.
After sunrise, Ill walk, cook a meal for guests this afternoon, an event so infrequent I almost forgot how.
Then, back to work & catching up on ignored life tasks.
Be everwell.
Indian Trail on Mount Kineo in Greenville, Maine
The fire tower along this steep, scenic hiking trail offers the best views of Maines Moosehead Lake.
The Connecticut River Valley as seen from atop Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, .
Good day!
If all goes well, Ill finish the edit on Book-1 today. Im thankful. Its been a difficult week.
Thats why Ill walk after sunrise.
I publish in six weeks, but Im going to have to negotiate a host of life changes to do it.
Ill do just that.
Be everwell.
Indian summer November sunset, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 17, 2020, 5:02 PM.
I can't decide which common name for Vancouveria hexandra () I like more: white inside-out flower or duckfoot. The former satisfies my desire for common names to describe a thingthese flowers are white, and they really do look like they're inside-outbut the latter is so fun!Good day!
A pleasant hike yesterday. I wish Id had time for an epic adventure, but it renewed me.
Despite being busy this week, Im still nearing the end on Book-1. Frustratingthe editing program doesnt recognize italics so Ill have to check that after.
Be everwell.
Make an Art TrailThe Connecticut River Valley as seen from atop Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, .
A forest of trees growing tall and straight, Northville-Placid Trail, Adirondack Preserve, New York. September 11, 2024, 10:38 AM.
Forest of mystery, Northville-Placid Trail, Adirondack Preserve, New York. September 11, 2024, 3:36 PM.
Sometimes, people can be great to each otherGood day!
Ill leave for a hike in the Bitterroot Range shortly. It wont be a long one because Ive so much going on this week, but I desperately need time on the trail.
Then, back to Book-1. Ill finish the edit this week and thats exciting.
Be everwell.
Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, .
Water for breakfast, Tirrell Pond, Northville-Placid Trail, Adirondack Preserve, New York. September 11, 2024, 7:56 AM.
Northern forest, Lakeville-Placid Trail, Adirondack Preserve, New York. September 11, 2024, 11:28 AM.
Back at Vermont's Mount Ascutney yesterday, mapping the Brownsville and Windsor trails. Love the abandoned stone quarry remnants, including the rail tracks that lead off the side of the cliff!
I've updated the maps in my Ascutney article and will add descriptions shortly ..
The end of November, Mattatuck State Forest, Plymouth, Connecticut. November 24, 2017, 4:01 PM.
I love going from exposed sections of trail back into the cover of the Forest! It always feels like I'm leaving our world behind as I enter into a world of spirits and magicGood day!
If the light is publishing, thats where Im headed. The first time is always more difficult because theres so much to learn.
Ill walk after sunrise, then edit my blog post & Book-1.
I intend to solo hike tomorrow, but havent decided where. Where I live, I can literally head in any direction.
Be everwell.
Green river (h/t CCR). Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. June 1, 2023, 3:48 PM.
Good day!
We entered the wilds.
There were wolves.
They were cuter than expected.
I have a full day planned. Ill dash to the store before rush hour, walk, & draft my blog post early this week. Then Ill return to Book-1.
BUSY is fine, as long as I dont let it spin into hyper anxiety.
Be everwell.
Good day!
Rock is Earths heart exposed. Hand to stone is a joining.
First day of autumn & it feels like it!
While reading through a recent chapter I thought, OMG, I wrote this. It was vindication for hard work. In an instant, I couldnt wait to publish.
Be everwell.
The long-awaited Lake Kampeska Trail Phase 3A and 3B is nearing completion, and its impact on the Watertown community is already evident.
I took the new out for a today. I decided to try the new custom route feature of . I expected some differences because of the differences in the map material being used, i.e. Apple Maps versus Swisstopo maps. I consider the Swisstopo map material to be way more accurate. What I did not expect is the differences being this huge.
Posted a similar pic about a week ago. I liked that one a little more, but I think this one captures the mist best.
Feathery plumes of early morning sun rise above Tirrell Pond, Tirrell Mountain in the background. Lakeville-Placid Trail, Blue Mountain Wild Forest, Adirondack Preserve, New York. September 11, 2024, 7:47 AM.
Good day!
Each night we inch closer to freezing.
Maybe thats why I slept so well last night.
Soon Ill walk, then resume the final edit. October nears, and then publishing will be next month.
Rather than dwell on anxiety thoughts, I focus on tasks.
Be everwell.
A very October pond. Whittemore Sanctuary, Woodbury, Connecticut. October 12, 2022, 4:44 PM.