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I WROTE THIS DRAFT 9 MONTHS AGO… Brooke, Doug, and Betty! So here I am at 6am and I’ve had one cup of decaf. One cup of nothing. Decaf. I may have Afib. I may…

Well now. My life has been realigned once more. On Thursday, I had a Trans Ischemic Attack. A mini stroke. Year number 70 is proving to be a challenge. I’m fine. They found nothing after.…

So. Three days in Mass with my friend Betty. It’s night two and we did 6.1 miles in a lot of mud! Tons of rain up here but today was stunning! Cool air, warm sun,…

Just some photos from my hike from Lake Buel Rd to Rt 7 Great Barrington All-In

Every backpacking trip I take brings gifts. Fresh air. Trees. I love trees. Streams. Waterfalls. Wildlife. Cool crawly things. The thing is, the very best gift the Appalachian Trail has given me is friends. I…

Yes. Day one. The first day one in some time. 2 Covid shots and a new hip, both keeping me safe out here. And of course, there’s Jennie. My hiking partner these days. Yes. Jennie…

Today, I spent the morning, well part of the morning, skiing at Blu Mountain with my newish friend Betty. Betty, like me , is a retired teacher. Retired. Funny word that. Re tired. Hmm. I’m…

Yes. We got snow this year. The first batch was overwhelming. You’re looking at Yolande’s brand new Honda. It’s under there somewhere. That was weeks ago! That snowfall is still here! Truly, in the last…

I am sick of Covid. Covid at breakfast. Covid when I shop. Covid in the news. Covid on NPR. Covid on Sports radio. Covid. Here’s the real problem. I just turned 70. I feel much…