Tag: relationships

In Memoriam, with Love and Gratitude

I’m here today because of the love and advice given to me by a wonderful, compassionate, inspiring person who isn’t here any longer. I lost my uncle two weeks ago. Oftentimes, moments that leave us completely shattered also render us speechless.  That hasn’t been the case for me, not now.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Every White Blaze, Part One

First things first:  As I was driving back from North Carolina, I learned that the story of my upcoming thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail to benefit Lyme disease research had been published on Kentucky.com.  It was featured in the Lexington Herald-Leader today, which was really special and exciting.  If

How Snoring Evolved

When you picture a snorer, a burly, bearded man probably comes to mind.  I have a confession:  If he and young, fit, female me were to share a shelter, my snoring would probably keep him up. I’ve snored since I was six years old, and I often say that it’s

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