Boundaries: Do Fences Make Better Neighbors?
I was in Texas, walking, and something struck me. Texas is a state of fences. Every house has them along with locked gates accessed only by an electronic keypad. I’ve always been on the fence about fences. They provide a … Continued
Wonderful Wining, Dining and Walking in the Boot State
The next destination on our trip: Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This was an unplanned whim because we saw it on the map and both Shannon and I immediately thought “beignets!” Those perfectly fried, doughy, sugared confections of pure melt in your … Continued
Alone in the Wilderness: My First Backpacking Experience Alone
THE BEGINNING The first time I went backpacking overnight alone was an experience. First thing you must understand is my mind set. It was not good. I was going through some extremely difficult personal things. What I really wanted to … Continued