Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
Wednesday June 10, 2020 Baxter and I were back on the headland today. Pulling support from my light weight high-top hiking boots, I was able to take our spin around the headland with no problem or knee irritation. I was worried earlier this week that I might have jeopardized my ability to do so because …
Tuesday June 9, 2020 Never in my life had I thought a phrase like body mechanics would become so important to me. Our bodies have memory and mine is sensitive to the damage I’ve done to it in the past. From just landing wrong to horse related injuries to misstepping in holes created by our …
Saturday June 6, 2020 My Childhood hero’s were British Primatologist Jane Goodall, Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead, my maternal grandmother Pauline Michanco and our neighbor Ms. Ruth Winchell. My maternal grandmother Parascevia Hrycak (maiden name) or Pauline Michanco (married name) made a big impact on me as a child. She was a survivor and an independent …
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Saturday June 6, 2020 It’s always weird not having my trusty sidekick on a walk with me. But today is Saturday and the flood gates of tourism seem to have opened. Alaska was among the array of out-of-state license plates I saw today. On the upside, a walk without Baxter in tow is almost like …
Thursday June 4, 2020 Baxter and I walked our usual route as the fog sifted in and out. Our timing today was less than desirable; lots and lots of dogs out. It’s June and people and their fur babies are definitely getting out more. What that means for me is that my trusty sidekick’s behavior …
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 As events and politics continue we all need to remember to support one another and survive until January 20 for what I hope will be the transfer of power back to genuine leadership. We need to keep our eyes on the prize—Nov 3. We must all get to the polls or …
Monday, June 1, 2020 This morning’s walk was beautiful. Baxter and I enjoyed a quiet morning on the headland. At this point in time we are all experiencing a lot of external stress. I am personally exhausted and time outside on the trail is helping to keep me sane. It doesn’t solve the world’s problems …
Friday May 29, 2020 It’s a foggy, balmy morning. All is quiet on my part of the north coast. But this morning’s walk came with an unwelcome surprise. While walking the trails my biggest fear is of falling and breaking bones or spraining something. My right ankle has been sprained numerous times during my life …
Thursday May 28, 2020 I’m a very passionate museum professional who other than occasional consulting gigs recently retired after 32 years in the field. I’ve got no skin in the game regarding the appeal I’m about to make to your sense of community. I feel compelled to do something so please take a few moments …
Thursday May 28, 2020 Oh how I love a good tide in the morning. It was a foggy morning and the beach was empty with the exception of one couple with a toddler. The “Dog Park” folk had already come and gone. To Baxter’s dismay I went alone and gave my knees a rest from …
