See this photo here? This photo was taken over the weekend at the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. This photo means so much to me. This is me on my longest overnight ruck with my heaviest pack. This is me with my fastest mile time on the trail yet, conquering 1,000+ ft in elevation changes. ItContinue reading “A Post-Hike Meditation”
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On A UFO Encounter
My fiancé and I enjoy hiking, which means we spend a good amount of time out in the woods. Since we live in Upstate New York, one of our favorite places to go is into the Finger Lakes. With hundreds of miles of rolling hills, trails, and campsites, we’re constantly exploring the area. Some hikingContinue reading “On A UFO Encounter”
On Smoking Cigars & Cannabis
I’ve been on vacation with my family in the Finger Lakes this week, and it’s been a lovely opportunity to disconnect from screens, get some time in the sun, and relax with my family. Renting a cottage in this part of the state is a summer tradition of ours, and I spent many summers runningContinue reading “On Smoking Cigars & Cannabis”
Hey Cannabis Industry, Leave Sha’Carri Richardson Alone
A few days I ago I put up an article on LinkedIn asking the cannabis industry to leave Sha’Carri Richardson alone. It’s not that we shouldn’t support her. We absolutely should. But the industry is veering off the path of support and onto the path of exploitation. Using her name in posts talking about products,Continue reading “Hey Cannabis Industry, Leave Sha’Carri Richardson Alone”
Rhonda Rousey, Edibles, & Me
The only thing I remember about the first time I ate edibles is that Rhonda Rousey lost her fight. The fight was a big deal. One of those mega-MMA fights where promotions make it off of cable TV and certain twitter feeds and into the mainstream social channels of the rest of the world. SoContinue reading “Rhonda Rousey, Edibles, & Me”
On Cannabis & Dreaming
I advocate for cannabis use for a variety of reasons, for a multitude of people. I know cannabis isn’t a magic cure for everyone, but it is a really good solution for a lot of people. Of course, like any mind-altering substance, there are drawbacks to cannabis consumption. And the one issue I take withContinue reading “On Cannabis & Dreaming”
On Hiking: An Aubade
To breathe in the fresh forest air. To soak in the early morning sunlight. To feel the dew trace across my socked feet as I wander through the woods. To hear the birds sing and the frogs chirp and the insects hum. To know that there is more outside my body than in my headContinue reading “On Hiking: An Aubade”
On Cannabis & IBS
On the laundry list of medical conditions that cannabis helps manage, chronic gastrointestinal diseases are perhaps some of the most common, but least discussed. I have IBS, a chronic gastrointestinal condition, and it’s something I’ve dealt with for close to my entire life. I started getting flare-ups at the tender age of 8 years old,Continue reading “On Cannabis & IBS”
Alaska in Photos
Some days you just need an excuse to sit down and go through vacation photos. During our trip to Alaska in September of 2020, we took hundreds of shots. The scenery was like nothing we have ever seen before; how could we not want to capture it all? I find myself scrolling through these photosContinue reading “Alaska in Photos”
Your Dog is Bored
Your dog is bored. Sorry. I got to thinking about this the other day. My fiancé and I have been watching Canine Rescue on Netflix, a dog training show featuring the owner of Cali K9. And then I saw a TikTok video on productivity hacks for your brain. This guy explained the concept of aContinue reading “Your Dog is Bored”
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