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More Pre Trip Ponderings Along the Road
As promised, here are more of my pre trip ponderings inspired by Vermont’s muddy roads. As I drove home on those potholed filled roads I could not help but think about the importance of a good foundation. Each year when spring arises certain sections of Vermont’s dirt roads become almost impassable. Local road crews come…
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Pre Trip Ponderings
Before I left Vermont, mud season had once again turned the dirt roads to a morass of ruts, potholes and sucking mud that could grab and hold a car in place. Add to the top of this a spring snowstorm with a layer of ice underneath and the roads become almost impossible to navigate. These…
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Mary Badass Updates
It has been a long while since I have posted anything here. During that time I have been on many journeys, both internal and external. Some experiences have been filled with joy. Others have been excruciatingly painful. But all have been a blessing in their own way and have brought me to a place I…
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Loneliness on Day Six of the NET
I get asked a lot if I get lonely hiking by myself. The answer is “of course I do.” But the truth is I have felt lonely for most of my life. I was lonely growing up in an abusive family. I was lonely all through school where I was often teased. And I was…
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A Change of Plans While Hiking the NET
I like it when I know where I am headed in life. Having some idea of how the following day will be structured gives me a sense of security when I go to bed at night. As someone who has spent much of her life self-employed, I like creating some structure for myself to keep…
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Wildlife on the NET
I have seen a surprising amount of wildlife on the NET in Connecticut. I often see hawks soaring along the cliff edges. Every day I see deer bounding through the woods. Probably as a result of this, I have also seen a few tiny deer ticks crawling up my arm or leg. I hope one…
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