Tillie the Wonderdog, Angry Lake Superior, and Captain Underpants!

This morning I couldn’t sleep, and got ready for work a bit early. I was ready 15 minutes before I needed to be working (I’m a telecommuter for “The Man”). A storm was approaching, with powerful winds charging off the Lake that I could feel in my bones. When this happens I get more excited … More Tillie the Wonderdog, Angry Lake Superior, and Captain Underpants!

A Run in the Woods

Here I am able to share with you a portion of a single day of my family’s recent vacation within the backcountry of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the UP of Michigan. From our remote rustic cabin, we hiked 1 mile to the mouth of the Big Carp River, and crossed into the … More A Run in the Woods

The Bear, Melting Snow, and Unshackled Legs Agree. Today Was the First Day of Spring.

Today is officially the first day of spring in Duluth. Yesterday I skied one last 10k loop at Korkki Nordic, and though the pack was deep, the 42 degree temperature made for a very soft trail. With warm temps through the weekend this is it. Today I hung the skis up in the rafters of … More The Bear, Melting Snow, and Unshackled Legs Agree. Today Was the First Day of Spring.