Things I found interesting lately, what I’ve been up to, and whatever else comes to mind
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Things I found interesting lately, what I’ve been up to, and whatever else comes to mind
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How did I get here?
Here. The end of the line on a remote trail, winding high through slickrock to a lone natural arch, with an expansive, breathtaking view beyond. Other days, “Here” has been a winter wonderland, my footsteps blazing fresh tracks in snow that newly frosts the evergreens above, creating a magical, quiet softness and all I can hear is the crunch of each step.
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Nothing goes as planned. When I first fell in love with running, I thought that a long term plan was about patience and determination, two things within my control. In a crazed, anxious state, I clicked “Complete Registration” on some races that sounded a little bit nuts, but I was excited and optimistic and probably a little bit manic, and I had a realistic strategy for how to get there.
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While I work on some longer content, here’s a brief ode to the Negroni. A simple drink, which I for one usually just build in the glass, which is reminiscent of tiny tables on the sidewalks outside European bars.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I really like my times to be precedented. Precedent brings me comfort. But nothing is a given, and if there is anything I learned in 2020, it’s that. Another thing that became extremely apparent that year is how extremely lucky I am.
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October rolled around and upon careful and quick consideration, I determined that my liquor cabinet was quite empty. Which meant it was time to try something new. Since amari are always “fun” additions, I selected Fernet-Branca. Now, to be honest, I hadn’t done much research.
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In early February 2020, the girls and I took a vacation to Puerto Rico. I look back on it now with more sorrow than I would like, because it marked the end of an era.
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Travel blogging is all about writing stories from a trip that took place over two years ago, right? Am I doing this correctly?
No, but I’m doing it my way.
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Oh just an update.
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I told myself I would just post here occasionally. It didn't need to be perfect. It didn't have to be long. I didn't have to talk about every detail of everything… I needed focus.
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Considering our New Zealand trip took place over 1.5 years ago (!!!), it’s safe to say I am well overdue for some posts on this.
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There may not be a story in the Firewatch Tower. But there is just the right quantity of pictures, so there’s going to be a blog post regardless. I could talk about the views, the light, and the incinerating toilet.
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Here’s a very short story about my annual pilgrimage to the mountain reservoir near my home.
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In July 2018, I biked from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, with camping gear strapped to the bike.
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Is there a story buried under the dune cats? Probably not.
I’ll tell it anyway: We went to the Great Sand Dunes Park and Preserve for a 24-hour “adventure” of lounging around with friends and looking at the stars.
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