I’ve been seeing it everywhere—this idea that we need to “touch grass.” It’s become a phrase, a movement, a gentle (or sometimes not so gentle) nudge to break away from our screens and reconnect with nature. Apparently, we’re all so stuck in our digital bubbles that the idea […]
She was wildly allergic to many things out there in the world. There were those who joked that she should live in a bubble. But she didn’t. She still sought out nature and dirt and played out in the wild. She had an adventurous spirit, although she did […]
I saw this totally silly meme on Facebook today. Yes, I am still on Facebook. Although, I rarely post anything. I lurk more than I state. And, I barely even lurk anymore. Regardless of my lurking or non-lurking Facebook behaviors I did catch a silly meme that […]
Bent, burnt, and broken Lightning strikes loudly Rainstorm tears ravenously Poor solitary tree Who will pull you back up? Burnt, broken, and bent Downed but dutiful Spread and soiled Pushed onto the ground Who will sit with you? Broken, bent, and burnt Battled yet bountiful […]
I love the adventure of traveling around around the world. And while I like planning some parts of my trips, I don’t necessarily plan everything out. I like to see what I find on the ground. Obviously some things like traveling between countries while already on the […]
I have a ton of allergies. I’m severely allergic to shellfish and cat dander. Just sitting next to someone who has cats sends me into a sneezing frenzy. I’m.allergic to mold. But considering how gross it us, shouldn’t everyone be allergic to mold as well. I suppose mold […]
A pet peeve: I’m an outdoorsy person who hates the outdoors —- or rather the outdoors hates me Sometimes I think I am weird. Other times I know that I am weird. All of the time I know that everyone has quirks. There really is […]
I am a walker. I am a New Yorker. I can easily walk 4 miles in a day and not blink or cramp up. I love the euphoria I get from walking. I also love that I know I can out-walk most other people, including potential thieves. Yes, […]
Eyeful delights Today is labor day and is a day to rest and be nostalgic about the fruits of our labor. One such fruit is that of vacation and travel. Why do we travel? Wanderlust. Why do we travel? A need to experience new cultures. Why do we […]
Tears on a leaf on a lonely path Tears on a leaf mistaken for raindrops from the sky. A lonely hike on a lonely path. She seeks salvation but her mind cannot rest. She climbs higher and higher but there is no end in sight. She wanders as […]