Tag Archives: Jesse James

Going Back

I awoke this morning to the sounds of horses – a mare and a foal looking for one another and then reuniting.  I looked out across treetops to the ocean, reveling in the beauty – and realized that I’d made … Continue reading

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Turning Pages

Everything, Everything is (Subject to Change) – I’m pretty good with that one, but I really should have looked twice at my “Confirmation Number” – which is mostly letters, not numbers, and turned out to be a warning in thin … Continue reading

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cohabitation

I’ve always dreamed of an inside-outside house.  A dwelling place where the boundaries get a little blurred and I don’t feel so much like I’m trapped in a box.  The dogs and cats appreciate not having to wait for a … Continue reading

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Finehorn and the Runaway Christmas Tree

This morning I looked out into the back yard and saw a large Christmas tree lying on its side. It needed to be transported roughly 400 feet to the front porch.  Thinking of Saint Finehorn’s future, I volunteered.  Never mind … Continue reading

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how does it feel?

I keep getting asked this question, or these questions: How does it feel to have crossed a continent on horseback?  How does it feel to be done with your ride?  How does it feel to have accomplished your life’s dream … Continue reading

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hOMe

Early in the Journey Gryph and I would joke that we were out on an adventure, finding the “om” in homeless.  We quickly learned that this wasn’t a very appropriate joke when we were trying to find a place to … Continue reading

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We’ve come a looooooong way…

             

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Minot Planning Update

Plans in Minot are changing a bit -> at the meeting somebody pointed out how DARK it would be at 5pm in Minot (after daylight savings time) on 8.November!  So – the new plan: all of the “official” festivities will … Continue reading

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The Muchness of it All

In five weeks this ride will be done.  Minot, Maine will be a real place full of real people in my heart – rather than  a spot on a map, a destination and a bunch of e-mails full of plans.  … Continue reading

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“Why?” – a new page w/ old photos

My favorite version of this question is “What inspired you?” because it’s the easiest one to answer.  I grew up reading the “Little House On The Prairie” books – I had the boxed set and read the entire series at … Continue reading

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