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Finding the Rhyme and Rhythm
May 19, 2021 By Mary Anderson When I write poetry I feel that every word counts in a way it does not when I write prose. It’s kind of like how every ounce matters in my pack these days. Certainly I weighed everything last year and even cut the handle of my toothbrush shorter. But…
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Balance
May 18, 2021 By Mary Anderson So yesterday I wrote about cutting down on weight. Today it is about balance. I’m working on finding the balance between what I keep in my pack and what gets left behind—just like when I strive to find the balance in my writing between what gets left in and…
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Sleeping on the Trail
May 17, 2021 By Mary Anderson Settling in for the night in the Chihuahuan Desert. It is not the mice or bear that sometimes make me restless at night. It is all the stuff inside my sleeping bag. I can’t let my water filter freeze, so I throw it into the foot of my sleeping…
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The Rules of the Bear Game
May 16, 2021 By Mary Anderson First, figure out if it is a black bear or a grizzly. Make sure not to make eye contact. While it is charging you, look at its ears and face. Are the ears back, or up and forward? This will help your terrified brain decide if it is in…
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Chainsaw Mama
May 15 2021 By Mary Anderson Chainsaw Mama on tele skis I am heading down to visit my son before I set out on my hike. He will help me get my phone and electronics in shape for the trip. I will do some chainsaw work for him. People always ask me, “What does your…
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Bravery
May 14 2021 By Mary Anderson Self-doubt: Most writers face it. In fact, most humans face it. – I am not good enough. – What will people think of me? – Now they will see how stupid I am. – They are so much better than I am. The list could go on and on.…
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