Lifestyle – Girl with Dog

Don’t Over-Map It

A tale of two bike rides… Friday morning my husband was working from home, becoming increasingly frustrated with the database he had to access going down. In the midst of the first lag he texted me a map of a gravel trail around a local large lake. My response: Let’s go! At first he hesitatedContinue reading “Don’t Over-Map It”

The Little Engine Who Could…Until She Couldn’t

The two images above have a couple things in common: one, they were both discovered while out exploring local trails; two, they are both train tracks. Yes, I know, one of them doesn’t really look like train tracks, but when we stumbled upon it after a very early, somewhat long jaunt through the forest, myContinue reading “The Little Engine Who Could…Until She Couldn’t”

Digging Deep through Health Challenges

Responses to attack are thought to fall into three categories: fight, flight, or freeze. I think these can also apply to times we experience fear, and when we encounter worrying health issues. Some people receive unsettling or fearful medical news and choose to fight it head on; some may choose to ignore it and flee;Continue reading “Digging Deep through Health Challenges”

Nature’s Nurture

I was listening to a podcast while running this morning that focused in part on the benefits of being in nature. As a society we have lost touch with our natural surroundings over time. We often crave what we perceive as comfort in having a solid roof over our heads, heated or air conditioned spaces,Continue reading “Nature’s Nurture”

Smarter Not Harder

A friend and I have been on a mission this summer to thoroughly explore as much as possible of our local preserves and forests and their hiking trails. Some locations are fairly easily accessed, some require longer hikes than would be appropriate with the heat and four dogs in tow. Recently we discovered an effectiveContinue reading “Smarter Not Harder”

Digging Roots: Value of Hometown

Some thoughts from inside my head this week… I listen to a lot of contemporary country music and a song that’s been running through my head due to daily radio play is “My Hometown” sung by Kelsea Ballerini & Kenny Chesney. While it’s definitely catchy and I frequently find myself singing it in my head,Continue reading “Digging Roots: Value of Hometown”

Safe Summer Exploration for the Fur Babies

Summer activities can be a challenge in any climate, but particularly in Central Florida where the heat and humidity come on early and often stay late. While yesterday’s adventure was just a casual hike for the humans, dogs will be dogs and they definitely got in a solid workout running ahead and checking out allContinue reading “Safe Summer Exploration for the Fur Babies”