I’m a huge fan of adventure, much like the great Bilbo Baggins, who loved adventure despite his claims to the contrary. I love to see thrilling new places, whether through movies, novels, travel, or my own […]
When to Leave the Beaten Path and When to Stay
February 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Recently I hiked Falcon Hill in Mesa, AZ, with my cousin Dina. It’s a fun climb, with meandering trails that disappear amid cacti , boulders, and loose gravel. There’s really no wrong way to the […]
Family Camping Fun–Spooks, Pranks and Meaning
October 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the weather cools, bugs all over the countryside run for cover. Unfortunately, so do many of us! What better time for us apex predators to trek out into the woods? No mosquitos to […]
Four Great Ways to Control Family Chaos
October 10, 2014 by 6 Comments
So, it’s pelican time here in northeast Oklahoma. Grand Lake is covered with the huge white birds. Flocks of them wheel across the sky, landing on the water, diving to score scrumptious fish. Any time […]
Savor the Final Days of Summer–Here’s How!
July 25, 2014 by 4 Comments
Today, on my morning jog, I discovered a tree, albeit a small one, brimming with red leaves. Not the dusky magenta ones that grow on Japanese maples and other ornamentals, but real, bright fall-is-around-the corner […]
