Just a dollop of stress, please

Leonard Bernstein said, “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” Sometimes stress can be incredibly beneficial to focus the mind on what matters in the moment.

Injinji Socks review

I thought toe-socks were a thing of the 1970s until I wore my first pair of Injinj socks on the Trans-Catalina Trail. No blisters and, most importantly for me, relief from ingrown toenails resulting from crowded toes. My toes are deformed Arthritis, as well as using my feet for their intended purpose over many, many […]

S.T.O.P. to Move Forward

Sometimes to keep moving forward we need to stop and reassess if we’re actually on the right trail.

Trans-Catalina Trail

The Trans-Catalina Trail is a spectacular and rugged 40-ish mile trail that traverses Santa Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California.

Jerky Recipe

Jerky is a great ultra-light protein source and can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe has no added sugar or chemicals.

A Daily Dose of Do-Overs

When the going gets tough and things don’t pan out, we become more resilient and self-empowered when instead of asking “Why me?” we ask “What’s next?”

Born to Smile

In my TEDx talk, I share that I received the unlikely trail name “Blissful Hiker” from other hikers because I smiled a lot, even when the going got tough. Turns out smiling is good for you and has myriad health benefits.

reflections on turning 60

In two days, I’ll leave the fifties behind. What words of wisdom do I have to share as the big day approaches? Keep flexing your “wonder” muscle.

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