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Tag Archives: Journey
my life as a fictional character
21.May – hours after dark There is a story about a woman who was traveling or so it is assumed and one night as she lay quietly in the darkness waiting for sleep to claim her she realized with a fright that … Continue reading
that which can’t be known…
When I was riding through the San Carlos Apache Lands, one of the things I noticed was that names were not exchanged instantly and automatically. There were many people that I had conversations with and never learned their names, nor … Continue reading
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Tagged apache, birth name, Christian, faith, horse trail, Journey, Marc Cohn, Mojave Desert, San Carlos, spiritual path, walkin' on Memphis
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Apologia
“speaking in defense” The word Apologia came to my mind this morning – probably because it sounds like “apology” – which is what I feel I owe to the ponies right now. So I looked it up (on wikipedia, because OEDictionary … Continue reading
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Tagged apache, apologia, Bylas, desert riding, Gila River, Journey, overpacking, railroad tracks, San Carlos, travel
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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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Tagged blessings never cease, guilt and shame, insecurities, Journey, Nu-stock, sore back, stuck in AZ, tempeh
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a Fork in the Road
Gryph (on Finehorn) and Sea (on Jesse James) rode into the El Dorado Hot Springs in Tonopah on Saturday night, celebrating 5 months on the trail as the Free Range Rodeo. It’s been an amazing 5 month Journey, full of blessings and … Continue reading
Deep in the Central Valley
Neither of us had ever been through the Central Valley of California before this trip. If I think about it we probably had vague notions about a lot of the country’s food being grown here, but we had No Concept … Continue reading
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Tagged almonds, blogging, Central Valley, dust bowl, growing food, horses cross country, irrigation ditch, Journey, monoculture, trail angels
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Sea’s Journal: Excerpts (pre-trip)
13 Sept. – Tuesday morning. Yesterday was my last day of working as a trail guide at Highland Ranch. I led two walking rides on a barefoot Jesse James. So much to do with mom and dad arriving on thursday … Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson Valley, Apple Farm, fear, Highland Ranch, Journey, new pony, panic attack, pay attention, trail guide, unknowable
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6 weeks in…
20. November finds us at the Dixon Fairgrounds. Gryph and I have thrown our bedrolls down in the Livery Stables on a carpeted square platform and the ponies are in the arena for the night. Much has happened in the … Continue reading
