Monthly Archives: April 2012

Only the Good Stuff

There is a strong temptation when I sit down to write a blog entry to focus entirely on the positive.  To write about the wonderful people and beautiful landscapes and frequent blessings and encouragements – the insights and learning opportunities … Continue reading

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Bucket List of Destiny

Yesterday I ate bear for the first time.  It was good – dense and chewy and flavorful, marinated and grilled medium rare.  I was served back strap from a 300# sow who had been eating mostly grass – all of these things being integral … Continue reading

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Your Next Adventure?

Once upon a time I moved to Vieques, Puerto Rico.  I found work, saved some money, got a bit of land and built a casita (a little house) with help from friends and family.  Now I’m riding across the country … Continue reading

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Same Language – Different Culture

Tuesday I rode a mule for the first time.  Her name is Charlene and she’s tall, like Daisy, and calm and friendly and quite definitely Not “a horse with long ears”.   We’d gone out looking for a missing calf – … Continue reading

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Half a Rodeo…

I must admit that I was feeling less than fully confident as I rode out of Tonopah with Jesse James and Finehorn – but without Gryph and Daisy and Cowgirl.  Even my spectacular new hat didn’t quite make up for feeling … Continue reading

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