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Part-Time Indian: Absolutely, You Should Read This Book

During her Master Class writing course that I recently finished, author Judy Blume recommends one book: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. So I looked it up. I learned it was one of the most-taught novels in secondary schools in America and beyond. And one of the most-often banned. So … Continue reading Part-Time Indian: Absolutely, You Should Read This Book →

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Here Are 32 ‘Other’ Great Treks in the USA

Are you looking for a distance trek in the United States, but are not ready to try one of the Triple Crown biggies? Here are 32 of the best, with links to information about each one. I have done one of them (the John Muir Trail) and wonder if there is anyone who has done … Continue reading Here Are 32 ‘Other’ Great Treks in the USA →

A 20-Year Run to the Boston Marathon

Whether you are a serious distance runner or an armchair adventurer, Thomas Hesch’s book will draw you to finish his story about dedication and grit. In Twenty Years to the Finish Line, Hesch describes his two-decade path to realize his dream: Run in the Boston Marathon–and finish it. It is a story filled with road … Continue reading A 20-Year Run to the Boston Marathon →

Words Become Lessons for Boy, Teen, and a Man

Vince Vawter’s trilogy begins with Paperboy. Look at the cover; see the medal marking it as a Newbery Honor Book? For me, this makes it a must read since the award is one of the most reliable predictors of books I will love. Paperboy is brilliant and I quickly zipped through the book as well … Continue reading Words Become Lessons for Boy, Teen, and a Man →

French Camino: 500 Miles in 6 Minutes

Check out Sue’s new slide show from our recent French Camino trek (She packs a lot in just six minutes.) on her YouTube channel.

French Camino: Here’s the Inside Scoop

Surreal. Over glasses of wine in Saint Jean Pied-du-Port on Monday afternoon, Sue and I were proud of what we had accomplished on the French Camino, but numb about what it all meant. Just another distance trek? No, it was more than that. The guidebooks told us we had walked nearly 500 miles over 39 … Continue reading French Camino: Here’s the Inside Scoop →

French Camino: We Are Staying Where?

The French Camino offers long gaps between accommodations, pushing us to walk as many as 21 miles in a day. To avoid another day extending us beyond our comfort zone, we were booked last night in Lichos, hardly big enough to be called a hamlet. See the photo on the left? That is where our … Continue reading French Camino: We Are Staying Where? →

French Camino: Our Third Pilgrim Path

The French Camino is our third trek on a pilgrimage route, all marked by centuries of walking by Christians from all over the world. These days, many walk the paths for non-religious reasons, but it is almost impossible not to feel some spiritual aspect of each trek. Our first pilgrimage path, in 2013, was the … Continue reading French Camino: Our Third Pilgrim Path →

French Camino: A Beer from…It Can’t Be!

I needed a beer. It was at least 90 degrees when we walked into the tiny hamlet of Mosacq, France, our home for the night and just 57 miles from the end of our French Camino. In the only bar in town, I spotted Sparta Shuc, a stout. A break from the bland French lagers. … Continue reading French Camino: A Beer from…It Can’t Be! →