Category Archives: Outdoor Adventure
Spring Awakening
Bears do it. So do ground squirrels and marsupials. Even the western diamondback rattler makes a habit of it. Hibernating, that is. And apparently, so do I. (I, however, was buried in the madness of moving, working, and studying — … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Life, Los Angeles, Outdoor Adventure
An Enlightening Addiction
I’m not what you’d call an addictive personality. I can cork a bottle after savoring a glass or two of pinot noir. I’ve been known to keep a bag of caramel-filled Dove chocolates in my cupboard for weeks. And I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Consciousness, Exercise, Life, Outdoor Adventure, Peaceful
For the Love of (Mis)adventure
On Friday night, I wanted to inject myself with a dose of something lethal. And on Saturday morning, I wanted to shoot myself. Before you recommend the latest SSRI to hit pharmacy shelves or refer me to a suicide hotline, … Continue reading
Filed under Life, Outdoor Adventure
Santa Monica Slam
Anyone living in New York City with a penchant for tennis appreciates what an expensive and schleppy habit the sport can be. The dollars my generous parents invested into lessons during my adolescent years might have nourished an Ethiopian village. … Continue reading
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Dawning of a New Day
I am not exactly what you would call a morning person. Those who have had the delight of witnessing my 1.5-hour snooze sessions and incoherent pre-coffee mumblings understand that, for me, waking before sunrise is a far more daunting prospect … Continue reading
Filed under Outdoor Adventure, Peaceful
Flying High :: Part 2
Standing on a mountain’s summit — yes, even in the Valley — always seems to spark a spiritual rise in me. Whether it’s because of an energetic vortex or merely relative oxygen deprivation, it always feels damn good. So there … Continue reading
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Flying High :: Part 1
I consider myself a woman of words. This is not to say that I fancy myself a great orator or novelist, or even a professional copywriter. No, what I mean is that I’m very seldom at a loss for something … Continue reading
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Taking Flight
I’ve always wanted to fly. I often dream that I’m soaring over green valleys and desert canyons. My frequent Topanga State Park hawk sightings leave me in awe, coupled with a twinge of envy. I no longer have to request a … Continue reading
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