Winter Hiking
Anyone who knows me knows I hate winter and cold weather. After living in Texas for 18 years and then San Diego for nearly 7, I no longer tolerate cold…
Don’t Cry Because it’s over, Smile Because it Happened
I love this quote because it is the essence of what Live Like Karlie is all about. It's about having fun with your dog, enjoying every moment, and celebrating what…
Christmas
Christmas 2021 was fantastic! Despite knowing it was likely Karlie's last one, it was one of our happiest celebrations. We had returned to our condo in San Diego in early…
Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful
It's easy to think of canine enrichment for your dog when it's nice outside, but what do you do when the temperature is close to or below zero? Figuring out…
Batman and Robin
Ever have a best friend who loved you unconditionally, was always happy to see you, and was willing to tag along on any outing you suggested? Karlie was that for…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been special to me, but it's probably not for the reasons you think. It's not about getting together with family or having a big feast. For me…
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill
After attempting to explore this preserve in October and ending up at its namesake in Trafalgar, Indiana, we decided to finally explore the Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill…
Porter West Preserve
The Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation group that protects land, restores habitat, and provides nature preserves to hike around Bloomington, Indiana. They own and maintain more than 10,500…
Lake Lemon
Lake Lemon is one of three lakes in the Bloomington, Indiana area that we've visited to hike the trails. We had been to Griffy Lake and Lake Monroe many times,…
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Blossom Hollow
A funny thing happened on the way to Laura Hare Nature Preserve today. I planned to take Sunny to the location in Nashville, Indiana and thought it odd when I…