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March 24, 2017
PCT – CA Section A, Day 3
PCT – CA Section A Day 3 – A ridge five miles south of Burnt Rancheria Campground to a ridge near Sunrise Highway (Mile 36.5 to Mile 59.5) Saturday, April 30, 2016 Morning Fog When we awoke that Saturday morning, it didn’t feel like a typical weekend morning to me. I arose before 6:00 a.m. … Continue reading "PCT – CA Section A, Day 3"
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March 21, 2017
PCT – CA Section A Day 2
PCT – CA Section A Day 2 – Lake Morena to a ridge five miles south of Burnt Rancheria Campground (Mile 20 to Mile 36.5) Friday, April 29, 2016 Getting Going Again We got off to a slow start on this, our second day, as we attempted to leave the campground at Lake Morena. The … Continue reading "PCT – CA Section A Day 2"
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March 16, 2017
PCT – CA Section A Day 1
PCT – CA Section A Day 1 – Campo to Lake Morena (Mile 0 to Mile 20) Thursday, April 28, 2016 Mile One As mentioned in a previous post, hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a goal of mine, but not one I can accomplish in one four-to-five-month swoop. I have to be … Continue reading "PCT – CA Section A Day 1"
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March 14, 2017
PCT – CA Section L
Pacific Crest Trail – CA Section L (Donner Summit at I-80 to Sierra City at Hwy 49) – 39.6 miles July 31, 2015 Did we really do that? The sweet chirping of birds in the trees overhead mixed with the low roar of motors speeding and wheels rolling along pavement on Interstate 80, just … Continue reading "PCT – CA Section L"
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March 9, 2017
Why the PCT?
Why the Pacific Crest Trail? Mile One Clouds spread above us like a steel grey canopy. A brisk breeze blew and we shivered against the 45 degree chill. Here it was, the end of April, as we stood at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail, my friend Brian and I. Our friend, Will, … Continue reading "Why the PCT?"
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February 15, 2017
Check out this nice preview of “Off Course”
Off Course I’d like to thank Robyn Echols for publishing this preview of my second book on her website. Check it out: http://robynechols.blogspot.com/2017/... She runs a book blog where she highlights new books coming out each week and talks about books that she has read and loved. She covers a wide range of genres, so … Continue reading "Check out this nice preview of “Off Course”"
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January 19, 2017
Reliving Christmas
Reliving Christmas Ever wish time could slow down, especially during the Holidays? Doesn’t seem like it always rushes by too quickly for you to be able to absorb all the goodness Christmas brings? Not to mention all the goodies. Every year as Halloween rolls around I brace myself for the time-warp accelerator that revs up … Continue reading "Reliving Christmas"
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January 10, 2017
A New Year
A New Year A fresh calendar hangs on the wall over my desk, a beautiful mountain-scape taunting me to come out and play. But, I have work to do. The mountains will have to wait. Make no mistake, part of my New Year’s resolutions include spending time in the outdoors, as usual. I have a … Continue reading "A New Year"
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December 5, 2016
Giveaway Contest Winner
And the Winner is . . . Thank you everyone who entered the Giveaway for the Kindle Fire HD8! We have one lucky winner, Bijan. Congratulations, Bijan, and thank you for entering our giveaway. Enjoy your new Kindle and happy reading! I wish all of you the very best for the Holidays! Thanks again and … Continue reading "Giveaway Contest Winner"
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November 28, 2016
Good book reviews are good for the writer’s soul
Like anyone who cares about his/her job, an author appreciates getting input from “the boss,” especially when it’s positive and encouraging. My “boss,” so to speak, is you – the readers. When one of my “bosses” gives one of my books a good review, I have to admit, it makes me want to work harder … Continue reading "Good book reviews are good for the writer’s soul"
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