I hate conflict. Makes my insides do somersaults. My mouth gets dry. My heart races. I hate it. Always have. Which means I avoid it.
Tag: Anxiety
A Landscape of Down
Canyonlands National Park is the opposite of Arches. Where Arches formations stick up like the fingertips and spines (and other parts) of giants, in Canyonlands
This Park Is Beautiful. It’s Even More Terrifying.
We drove Rimrock Drive and hiked Serpent’s Trail (“the most crooked road in the world” when it was used to haul coal 80 years ago)
The World That Was Born
Tuesday was a rough day. Libbie was towed up, over, and then down the steep, curving highway along Monarch Pass. Later we wound our white-knuckled
A Place for Everything
Being a neatnik has its advantages. For example, you know where to find your things when you need them – no rummaging necessary. Plus, your
Day 19: Out of My Element
Few know of my small phobia of big water. This unwelcome fear is why I don’t typically seek out water-oriented diversions. That changed a little
Day 15: The World’s Most Deadly Small Mountain
Along with the gear essential for every hike, knowledge of your intended trail and its conditions are what make the difference between a safe, enjoyable