Railroad tracks into the unknown

Into the Unknown

On a hike last summer, I came across abandoned railroad tracks previously used by miners. Their abrupt end got me thinking. There are times when the path we are traveling on in life ends and we must venture into the unknown. We have to figure out another way. The challenge becomes identifying a new route…

Downhill skier in powder

Gone Skiing

This week I’m taking a break from blogging to break in my ski legs. For those of you looking forward to my mental meanderings, I assure you I’ll be back next week. If by chance you’re disappointed that there’s nothing to see today, I encourage you to review any previous posts you may have missed.…

glass of fresh squeezed orange juice

Fresh Squeezed

There’s no doubt that fresh squeezed orange juice is better than any store bought kind. Sure there’s something to be said about the convenience of what comes off the shelf, but the taste isn’t nearly as good. Fresh squeezed orange juice is sweeter tasting and sweeter smelling. The texture is thicker, the color brighter. Juicing…

Bench Press

Heavy Lifter

In high school I used to love weightlifting, specifically the bench press. Seeing my name on the “100 lb+ Club” was my goal. It would mean I was strong. The first time I bench pressed I lifted 95 lbs. It took me no time to reach 100 lbs. Still, I had more in me. Slowly,…

How Much A Heart Can Hold

Zelda Fitzgerald said, “No one has ever measured, even poets how much a heart can hold.” I think Zelda was talking about a mother’s heart, specifically. A mother is the person who’s heart can endure just about anything for her child. If it weren’t for mothers none of us would be here. It takes more…

Crosswalk Companion

My dog and I walk almost everyday. Bad weather or Malucca’s stubbornness are the only reasons a walk gets skipped. He’s only willing to walk with me. On days when my schedule doesn’t permit he doesn’t get walked. Others have tried to lend a hand but Malucca plants his furry fanny on the sidewalk and…