“ "True life is lived when tiny changes occur." — Leo Tolstoy Hello! Well, it's been a minute. Life has changed and shifted my path, resulting in new life adventures. Losing my job of almost a decade was a blow at first. But then... I viewed this as an opportunity. I saw this as life changing my direction. It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go. -Jim Rohn The new: I got my therapist license in 2 new states (heeeey there Oklahoma and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
“ "Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong." — Mandy Hale Hello! Change is the word for this season of my life. I recently got the news that my beloved job of almost 9 years will not be available starting next month. At first, this was devastating. But then, I thought of all the possibilities for the next season of my life. And I'm excited! Of course, the adventures shall continue, and maybe even GROW! What's Next? For the first time in...
5 months ago • 1 min read
“ May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace. — Umair Siddiqui HELLO! Are you making the most of your summer? The heat can hamper the outdoor summer fun in some locations. Here are the outdoor activities that have kept us going- HIKING Even on the hot days, you can still hike! The saving grace in the Ozarks is the tree protection from the direct sun. So while it's still hot (in the 90's), a hike is doable with some extra planning and precautions. My most recent...
6 months ago • 1 min read
“ Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello! Happy Birthday, AMERICA! It's July. It's dry. It's hot. And most Arkansas water sources are low. Has that stopped the fun? NO! But it does impact the outdoor activity selection. Here are the adventures I've been on in the past 2 weeks- Adventure Ideas Lake Life! We made a Father's Day Trip to the beautiful Table Rock Lake. Although water levels are low, lakes are still a good option for some outdoor fun....
6 months ago • 1 min read
“ Adventures don’t come calling like unexpected relatives; you have to go looking for them. — Mark Jenkins Hello! The NWA tornado clean-up efforts have been going well! My parent's house was an instant total loss. But they are recouping well at my house and clean-up is moving along. The next step? REBUILD! If you would like to follow the clean-up and rebuilding efforts, hop on over to my Facebook Page! Since the clean-up efforts are slowing down (waiting on all of the insurance stuff to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
“ Bad things do happen in the world, like war, natural disasters, disease. But out of those situations always arise stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. — Daryn Kagan Hello! If you live in the area of Northwest Arkansas, you are probably aware of the tornado that hit in the middle of the night a week and a half ago. It was the widest tornado in Arkansas history. Unfortunately, my parents were in the center of this path and their house was a complete loss. But they walked...
8 months ago • 1 min read
“ Get lost chasing waterfalls and find yourself along the way — Coco Tran Hello! What's my favorite late spring activity? Chasing Waterfalls! If you love waterfalls but aren't sure where to start, check out my new article for the inside scoop on how I plan a day of waterfall chasing, from A to Z. Chasing Waterfalls. Plan the Perfect Chase! READ HOW! And since you are already subscribed, here's YOUR Chasing Waterfalls Checklist! Chasing Waterfalls checklist.pdf Upcoming Events LOCAL May 29:...
8 months ago • 1 min read
“ "Happiness? The color of it must be spring green." — Frances Mayes Hello! It's the perfect time of year for kayakers, hikers, bikers, and waterfall chasers! And we are trying to squeeze in all the outdoor activities we can. WATERFALLS: Right now is the best time of the year for chasing waterfalls! My go-to book is Arkansas Waterfalls by Tim Ernst. It gives details of how to find 200+ waterfalls, via driving and/or hiking. It's an amazing resource! BIKING: Our version of biking is done on a...
8 months ago • 1 min read
“ Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's Party!' — Robin Williams Hello! Not sure what to do with your extra eclipse glasses? Recycle Them! Eclipse Glasses USA, a retailer of eclipse glasses approved by the American Astronomical Society, is collecting used but undamaged glasses to donate to schools in Chile and Argentina that will be within the path where the October 2024 annular eclipse, otherwise known as the “ring of fire,” will be visible. Mail to: Eclipse Glasses USA, PO Box 50571,...
9 months ago • 1 min read