Last year we decided it’d be fun to participate in our first ultramarathon. We asked the company we work for, Gearhead Outfitters, to sponsor our relay team for this unique race across the northwest corner of our home state and were delighted when they agreed. Then we trained (sort of) for what would be some…
A few months ago I was bustling around the store when our co-worker, Michael(featured in the previous blog post), called me over to introduce me to the lady he was chatting with. He told me she was an avid traveler and backpacker and figured I might be interested in talking to her. Bless Michael. After…
We sat down with our co-worker and friend, Michael Lopez, to talk about his experience as a dancer, a physical therapist, and bike-packer; and something really disappointing happened… I didn’t get hardly any of it recorded. I always record interviews so that I can write the story as accurately as possible and usually listen to…
If you read the most recent post (which was two weeks ago, because I’ve been a slacker) then you know our hostel host while staying in Salida, CO, just so happened to hike the AT the same year Jackson did, and I found that delightfully wild. It got better. While sitting outside the hostel and…
A few weeks ago we got back from what might be our favorite trip so far as a little family (Jackson, Kona, and myself). We spent seven days in Colorful Colorado and winded down our adventures in Salida where we stayed at the Simple Lodge and Hostel. We were able to walk pretty much everywhere…
What a week. A few months ago we were talking about hopping on a plane around this time and heading to Canada. I still get emails updating me on the cost of that tracked flight. We ended up ditching those plans (we hardly ever stick to plans) because we could spend less money and…
What does it mean to be “in-between?” We’ve shared our stories on how we ended up here: confused about what to do with our life but eager to embrace the journey. Our motto is, “It’s okay to be in-between,” because we want to acknowledge the reality that life can throw you a whole lot of…
The moment Jackson asked me, “Do you want to get a dog?” I fell a little more in love. I was out for a run, and he was beside me on the bike keeping me company. Normally on excursions like this he talks a lot while I huff and puff my way through the miles.…
“Who am I and what is my story?” This is a loaded question, but I’ll do my best. A little background first. I grew up in a small town outside of a small town in Northeast Arkansas. I had the woods at my disposal and all the watershed lakes to swim and fish in. Most weekends,…
“Longing for the unknown but harboring a fear of leaving my comfort zone.” I’m from a small-ish town in South Arkansas called Hot Springs. I grew up encouraged to love people and fear God. In my family you are encouraged to work hard, play harder, and whatever you do, if it’s dangerous, just don’t tell…
