Living an Unfinished Adventure
We are all living in cages with the doors wide open
I’ve been single parenting it for two weeks now. Having lived in a community with a high military population as well as North Slope—oil and gas working families, I’ve sat through many a conversation (quietly) between people temporarily single parenting. Having always had a present working partner, I merely nodded empathetically and stayed guiltily mum.... Continue Reading →
The world is replete with quotes inspiring us to push the boundaries of fear and become greater because of it. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Helen Keller ”Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” Ambrose Redmoon “Always remember, it’s simply... Continue Reading →
Lost in the crowd Lost Lake is the reason we started backpacking as a family. It has been the goal I've been edging us towards for the past few years. Luckily, along the way, we’ve gathered families we enjoy backpacking with, so it all came together in a splendid clamor of bodies this summer. I’d... Continue Reading →
January can be tough. We always have a cold snap—which is brutally beautiful, and means it takes more effort to get out with kids. School has resumed, which in our household means bickering afternoons and scheduled weeks. We always seem to have less family time even when we plan for sports that everyone can do... Continue Reading →
Hurray for trust and strong little legs! For topo maps, ranger reports, and good friends in willingness to adventure.You start Crescent Creek Trail weaving among the trees and mountain bikers,some of who leave a wake of dead baby chicks, surprised by the appearance and speed of these two-wheeled travelers. The kids held a short funeral... Continue Reading →
When a good friend came for a visit and offered to rent a cabin at Nancy Lake Recreation Area, we excitedly agreed. Fall and winter cabin stays are the best. Warm clothes, freezing air, clear days, hot chocolate, toasty fires and cold mornings with only the embers left smoldering. We decided it wasn't a lake... Continue Reading →
We love to load up the boats and go kayaking. Especially if it is one of the few 69°F days of the year (woohoo! We got two this year!). Northern living--smile. Fire Lake at the edge of Eagle River is fun because it is so close, we are pretty much guaranteed to see a... Continue Reading →
Living an Unfinished Adventure 