Finch and Jones
I never met Finch or Jones, I was too young, but they have lived in my memory my whole life. I was born in…
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Number 7
Number 7 is a chapter from “The Last of the Bungalow Warriors” by Maurice Deats available for purchase at The Book Patch. They smelled…
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The First Steps in becoming an Appalachian Trail Section Hiker
Four months ago I finished my first ‘section hike’ of the Appalachian trail…and for four months I’ve tried to figure out how best to…
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Dancing with Lady Sehgahunda
As I sit down to share my Sehgahunda experience, I must first confess that I am really not your typical life-long runner. I did not even…
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Beemers on the Blue Ridge
My friend Corey and I started riding motorcycles back in 1979. In those days, my motorcycle of choice, where choice was defined by the…
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Racing the Black Fly Challenge
I’ve called myself a mountain biker for the past two decades. I’ve owned a variety of mountain bikes, ridden all sorts of terrain, and…
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Just Tri It
A look back at competing in the SMP River Challenge Du/Tri
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Iberostar Paraiso Beach: Travel Review
Recently, I celebrated a milestone birthday and my sisters and I thought that landmark warranted an international celebration. Indeed! Our youngest sister, ironically, has…
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Opening Day
Springtime in the mountains can be a bit elusive. Despite the date shown on the calendar, winter often keeps a firm grasp, with snowpack…
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An Escape to San Diego
When you’re a kid that grows up in the some of the prettiest mountains in the country, one would think that’s where you would…
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