Had a little free time in my schedule, thought I’d open myself up to a bunch of suppressed emotions for a couple hours. #fungi #emotionalhealth
Diamond Lake Resort, Oregon
Days of rain and nights of snow, with no break for most of the rest of the week, I lost the desire to hike. Hiked out of the woods, through a magic tunnel to hot chocolate, freshly made chicken pot pie, and an indoor fireplace. I was going to dry off and maybe hitchhike down […]
Mount Thielsen, Oregon
When I saw the water cache I realized that I’d hiked five miles in the wrong direction. The sun had found its way out from behind clouds and I felt light on my feet after a long night’s sleep. But when I turned around to retrace my steps the sky grew dark, the clouds thick, […]
Diamond Peak Wilderness, Oregon
Thirty miles into the hike I set-up my poncho into an A-frame shelter to protect me from the relentless, cold rain. In the blink of an eye I’d slept three hours, deciding that maybe I needed another twelve. The cold rain continued through the night, the trees swaying and cracking above me in the wind. […]
Heading South
In the hushed confines of the trailer, I ignite candles as a feeble defense against the encroaching cold. Overhead, the distant calls of geese pierce the air, tracing their path southward, the very route I’ll embark upon come morning. The mercury is predicted to plummet below freezing, and I can’t help but relish the impending […]
Going Away Cake!
Aww, @evamariewild baked a cake to remind me that it’s time to be moving along. #familytime #blessed
Running with the Dogs
Running barefoot with the dogs for the last few days, finished slimming down my woobie to make room for puffy pants inside my pack, things are winding down and it’s almost time to head south. Note to Self: Buy a Smoker #meatdiet #dirtydogs #wandering
Stilts!
Been a long time since I’ve walked on stilts, guess which one of us took a dive into the asphalt? Good luck with your Halloween costume Eva Wild Crain
Writer’s Tears
Halfway through the rough draft of my novel, and I’m not sure how to end it. @kenny.crain must have heard me crying over the laptop #writerstears #whiskey #writing
Lovecraftian Thoughts
There will be signs… #cthulhu #greatoldones #Lovecraftian #writing