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Adversity is a seed that grows the strongest of trees…

I’m afraid our Thru Hike adventure has taken an uncharted path. Monday evening August 21st, after a beautiful day of exploring Grandfather Falls and surrounding areas, I became feverish and ill. We drove home and by the time I got home, I could barely… Continue Reading “Adversity is a seed that grows the strongest of trees…”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

~ Lao Tzu By Friday evening we have finished up to the Chippewa River segment, just before Cornell WI. We have hiked 189 miles. The road segments have been long, warm and challenging on my joints with my rheumatoid. However, the wooded trail segments,… Continue Reading ““The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.””

Ice Age Trail Thru Hike…Did I mention it’s hot?

Day 4 ended at mile 61.4 Meeting the challenges! Here’s the reality: Day 3 we woke with blisters, and Tim was suffering from chaffing. I expected the trail to be difficult. If you’re dreaming of thru hiking know that it’s not just a walk… Continue Reading “Ice Age Trail Thru Hike…Did I mention it’s hot?”

Thru Hike for PD Kickoff

We’re on our way! We kicked off our thru hike on Tuesday August 1st, 2023- starting at the western terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in St Croix Falls. It was a beautiful morning and we were the only ones there. We… Continue Reading “Thru Hike for PD Kickoff”

Prescription for Nature

Hello again! It’s been far too long since I’ve been active on my blog. But get ready, because I have so many new things to share with you. 2023 is going to be an adventure! I hope you are ready to follow along! As… Continue Reading “Prescription for Nature”

Quick Recipes: Variations of Greek

Summer is here and you know what that means? Farmers markets!! Eating clean, fresh and Mediterranean is definitely easier in summer and fall. Buying local at your farmers markets ensures you are getting fresh ingredients, farm to table. The atmosphere gets my creativity growing… Continue Reading “Quick Recipes: Variations of Greek”

Cabin Fever- It’s real in Wisconsin

Hallelujah! It looks like we survived the Polar Vortex of 2019! As I peer outside my home office window, there is a smattering of green mushy grass between mounds of snow left from the plow, yet to melt away. I analyse the road of… Continue Reading “Cabin Fever- It’s real in Wisconsin”

Nutrition Against Disease

Who’s Fault Is It? What if I told you that cognitive decline is NOT an inevitable part of aging? Sure, we all have certain genetic predispositions to disease. However, that is not a sentence. We are in greater control of our health forecast than… Continue Reading “Nutrition Against Disease”

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton