One year ends and another begins. Flips a digit, and the unrelenting. To us or anyone else. I stand on your back porch,. A dying cigarette hanging languidly. The smoke drifting lazy and silent. Through the still night air. I stand there and I think. Of the year recently deceased,. Of the highs and lows,. Of the mistakes and the wasted. Of the boons and the near-regrets;.

Focusing on the present while dreaming about the future. West Virginia almost seems like an accident. We spent the first couple years in West Virginia as if we were journalists or cultural anthropologists. We walked through life in our little town making quippy mental notes and rushed observations then scurrying back to the safety of my apartment to plan our wedding and to study for school. We adapted into the simple rhythms of small town li.

If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. National Geographic recognized 13 individuals for their achievements in exploration, adventure sports, conservation or humanitarianism. Has a few photos of the winners take a look.

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ABBOTT AND THE GOLDEN ROCKING HORSE. A MEMO TO THE ALP POWER BROKERS FROM A FORMERLY RUSTED ON SUPPORTER.

Oh, the Places We Will Go! August 13, 2015. Some days are really good and other days are really bad. There is no rhyme or reason. What a JOB, but so very worth it! The WALK TO END .

We are able to read the label on a bottle and understand that the contents are toxic. We know to handle with care and keep it away from small children and animals. We wear gloves and store them away out of reach. I blame it on harmartia. It comes from the Greek word ἁμαρτία. To err or to miss the mark. It is the general word that covers all sins. Family are a group .

Sharing the collective wisdom of parents who believe in trusting their instincts, embracing the moments and having fun. 7 more pleasures of parenting. Last week I wrote about a revelation I had during one of many moments my toddler tornado took to the living room.