Rain fly, optionalLast year I wrote about embracing the suck. From Type 2 days in the mountains where the clouds roll in to grinding out a long run on a hot…May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Hi, world, meet ScoutMeet Scout, a precocious, slightly timid blue heeler mix we adopted in December from local Raining Dogs.Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Thoughts from a Tuesday bike rideRiding a bike during the winter takes a lot more preparation. There are more clothes to put on, more gear to wrangle. But sometimes, the…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Goal setting and 2020 ReviewLast December, Brendan Leonard shared a year-long project on his popular blog, Semi-Rad. He wrote of his quest to run 52 marathons in one…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
A late, definitely incomplete list of things I’m thankful forOK. First thing first. Yes, this is my November post. Yes this is now December.Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
My hate-love relationship with runningI’m suspicious of people who say they love running.Oct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
Reflections on anger, anxiety and 2020I keep thinking about a perfect night I had backpacking in 2013.Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Another FarewellEvelyn LaVonne Holce, a longtime resident of the Vernonia community who was a philanthropist, volunteer and loving mother, died Wednesday…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
Embracing the suckFirst, I want to thank all of you who read my June post, written in the week after we had to say goodbye to the realest of friends. Your…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020