Last weekend, I finally managed to get out for a shakedown walk up the river. I had a lot of new gear. At the same time, I truly wanted to go ultralight: No sleeping bag and no stove. I had a fleece blanket I cut down and sewed a foot sock into, and I decided … Continue reading “Walking Up The San Joaquin River, Part I”
I finally figured out what to do with this blog I’ve had for a year and never did know how to use it. I have a Facebook account that’s gotten rather beat up, I have an Instagram account I rarely use. I have a Substack account I have not put any stories on yet, and … Continue reading “Glue”
I wrote an essay one time, long. long ago how the Fourth of July was my favorite holiday. First, it had no gods or ghosts. Just people. Look over the calendar and notice how often they have to add that stuff in. Second, it celebrated a dream I believed in — and still do. Third, … Continue reading “Independence Day, 2023”