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Paying it Back, Paying it Forward
Is a Damp Toilet Paper Tail Professional?
I have this problem of coming out of the bathroom with a tail of damp toilet paper dangling from my waistband. I’ve been doing it for decades. When I sit on the toilet, I don’t pull my pants down very far. I don’t plan on being there very long- in … Continue Reading Is a Damp Toilet Paper Tail Professional?
Should we live our lives like “Quackers” the Duck- or not?
I heard a very sad story from my friend Bob yesterday about “Quackers”, the Duck, Bob’s pet. “Quackers” lived happily for nine years at Bob’s home. He would stick his head out of the wires in his pen when he heard Bob or any other human nearby. “Quackers” was a … Continue Reading Should we live our lives like “Quackers” the Duck- or not?
Earl Shaffer- in celebration of the first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail
I finger the small black leather journal in my palm and bring it … Continue Reading Earl Shaffer- in celebration of the first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail
Tommy Gathman- The HAPPY Combat Veteran Hiker
Celebrating the Women Elders in my Life on Valentine’s Day
My Short Life as an Iron Ore Miner
An Unusual New Year’s Resolution
ON OUR OWN: PART 2- (Journey on the Crest)
ON OUR OWN (FROM JOURNEY ON THE CREST)
This excerpt from Journey on the Crest, Cindy Ross’s account of her 1982 – 1984 PCT hike, recounts her near-fatal fall on the icy slopes of Sonora Pass. Any PCT hiker who has walked this stretch of trail can readily visualize the sweeping snow bowl that generally remains snowbound … Continue Reading ON OUR OWN (FROM JOURNEY ON THE CREST)
It is the People Who Make up Our Lives- Even on the Dry Tortugas, even on your 30th Wedding Anniversary
Sharing OPLATEK and Love Across the Miles
Rob Carmel- Combat Veteran- Extraordinary “Leader” by Example
WALLS at Christmastime
I drove into Reading to see my aunt and cousins this Christmas day and I felt very sad. I have a new friend in my life and he is very private. I know very little about his past and his home life. I asked if he was seeing his family … Continue Reading WALLS at Christmastime
Paying it Forward in Small Change
The lady behind me in line at the BON TON’s jewelry counter was a little annoyed that it was taking the cashier so long to ring me up. I had presented the cashier with a mostly used gift card from a Christmas years back that I have been carrying in … Continue Reading Paying it Forward in Small Change
Cindy Ross 