Fireworks and Van Travel, late June, early July

The heat has been staggering these first days of July, or maybe I fail to remember just how hot early July can get. Several weeks ago, we made plans to spend the 4th with friends,…

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From My Alaska Journal: A Helicopter Ride

“It’s going to be a kind of rough for a few minutes, so hang on. The wind is brisk but no worries, this machine is built to handle it.” And off we went, rocking up,…

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A Slice of Everyday Life

Life has been busy this week, in a very joyful sort of way. I’ve been doing a lot of walking and some running too. On Tuesday, after a walk-run morning, John and I had an…

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“Coming Around”

I am finally “coming around” after landing home seven days ago. My expectation of a quick recovery was highly inflated. With 10 days spent above 5,300′, five of those above 10,500′, I have been slow…

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Catch up post

I have been negligent on posting this month. We have been busy, I have other things on my mind and mostly, I just haven’t much felt like writing. Running is going okay. Three weeks ago…

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