This was the worst hike I’d ever done. Easiest Coloado 14’er, they say? No way. Mt. Princeton was easier and I nearly died on that mountain. Trust me, do not trust anything you read about this mountain-unless it is truthfully hard hitting. As we live in Colorado, we are pretty well versed on hiking Colorado, … Read more
Are you happy? Like truly happy? I ask because in the middle of this pandemic I’m starting to understand that, sadly, it appears that not many people are truly happy. Seriously, if the amount of rage and anger being manifested across the nation is any indication, I’d say I’m right on the money. Truth be … Read more
When we look back we often revel in our luck. We broke out of prison. We were lifers, in for the long haul. You see, wwe bought into the script that had been laid out before us and were “paying our dues”, (this phrase would become akin to nails on a chalkboard for us). We … Read more
If you read our Ultimate Alaska Roadtrip blog, you know that at the very top of my list for Things I Must Do was to Kayak To and Climb on Glaciers. Basically up until this point, I was just scouring the Alaska MilePost Book looking for random glaciers that we could hike or paddle to. … Read more
Holy Week is nearly upon us and Christians the world over are mourning the loss of our mass and/or services due to the Corona virus Pandemic that is sweeping the globe. For those of us who live the liturgical year with our kids, Holy Week is a biggie! And, where one might think that due … Read more
Growing up in a Large Family Prepares you for adulthood. How do I know? I am an unabashed, unapologetic mother of 12. I value children and their inherent goodness and contribution to the beauty of the world as much as most value the almighty dollar. In an era where plastic bags are more reviled than … Read more
As a fulltime RVing family, it’s obvious why we might want solar power, but trust me, in the world we live in now … you want it to! Enter the Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station. Lightweight, compact, and silent, it’s the ideal product for anyone who wants power after there is no more! … Read more