Snow Day!

Yesterday we had a "big" snow event in Southern Indiana. I say big in quotations because 4 inches isn't a lot of snow in many places, but we don't often…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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