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Evolving into ‘Super’ Cyclists

…”We signed up with Bicycle Rides Northwest to ride a 350 mile loop from Walla Walla, Washington into several Oregon towns before making our way back-in 6 days. All included we needed the oomph to tackle the mileage and the 24,000 feet of elevation gain too. As I looked at the route map and the numbers, I didn’t really know what all that meant, except I was certain we could do it. “

50 Schmifty…Scuttling Out of Teenager Land!

50 is a big one. Of all the birthdays, this one really makes you reflect. What have you accomplished? Does anyone care? Does it matter if they don’t? What are your dreams? Are you spending the time you have left doing what matters most with those that matter most to you? Why is that bodyContinue reading “50 Schmifty…Scuttling Out of Teenager Land!”

“You Wanna Do What?”

My 50th birthday was this year in April! Back in February, Bruce made the mistake of asking me what I’d like to do. It took me 10 seconds to reply. “I want to go on a big bike ride. ” I’m pretty sure he thought, “Oh, like a day of biking. That’s easy. Okay.” IContinue reading ““You Wanna Do What?””

Back from a very long blogging hiatus!

It’s been a long time since my last post and so much has happened. The Covid crisis, though not over has become something we are accustomed to now. Our youngest daughter graduated in May of 2021 and in the fall, as she departed for her first year of college, my husband Bruce and I officiallyContinue reading “Back from a very long blogging hiatus!”

The Real Life Progress of My Fantasy

“It is cultivating hope in me for better times ahead and in life I have learned that the first step to making something a reality is to dream about it.”

To Serve While Walking

“Every man must decide if he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” – Martin Luther King, Jr For years now, my day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr has been to walk the 3.5 mile stretch of road that both leads to ourContinue reading “To Serve While Walking”

Lighten Your Load

“Lighten your load. Walking that long distance forces people to decide about what burdens are worth the carry and what burdens aren’t. ”

Introduction to the Camino Frances

What is the Camino Story? Bien Camino! There are many resources on the history of the Camino de Santiago or The Way of St. James, but for those of you following me that have never heard of the Camino, I just want to give a brief overview so you feel oriented to the journey myContinue reading “Introduction to the Camino Frances”

Welcome to the Journey

Bien Camino! I’m going to put myself out there and call myself a pilgrim, even though I haven’t yet walked the Camino Frances. Here’s why: I have made the commitment to walk it. My hope is that I will leave April of 2022 for Spain. On April 28, 2022, I turn 50 and I wantContinue reading “Welcome to the Journey”