March 25, 2015
by Mary Waring
Comments Off on I woke up on Tuesday feeling grateful.
Well, okay, actually I awoke to the sound of the garbage truck on the street below, emptying a recycling bin full of bottles. I will admit to a momentary flicker of annoyance, but it quickly evaporated. I was in such … Continue reading
March 19, 2015
by Mary Waring
Comments Off on It wasn’t what I expected.
Ever since Mike started planning to thru-hike the almost-2200-mile Appalachian Trail, he’s been reading books and trail journals about the experience. On many occasions he’s mentioned to me that only about 25% of those who start the hike actually finish … Continue reading
March 7, 2015
by Mary Waring
Comments Off on The importance of proper attire should never be underestimated.
Last night I was flipping through a travel magazine and found myself riveted by this quote: “Packing for a trip can be an experiment in sartorial role play.” Ah, I thought, someone who thinks like me. Unlike Henry David Thoreau, … Continue reading
March 5, 2015
by Mary Waring
Comments Off on It’s time for some new adventures.
I know a lot of my friends and family think I’m already pretty adventurous. After all, Mike and I have visited about forty countries and all seven continents. We just returned from Antarctica, where I suited up in my polar … Continue reading