A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
As a busy mom, I wash most of my family’s dirty clothes during the weekend. It piles up on top of the dryer until one of my three kids fold and put things away or I do. The first option usually ends up with some bargaining and handing off the chore to someone else. Why … Continue reading The socks
A little over two weeks ago, I asked my monthly question to the local animal shelter director, “Do you have any dachshunds or small mixes?” The emailed photo of Scottie. The shelter usually has hounds and pitbull mixes. But this time, she said they just got an owner-surrendered Scottish terrier/dachshund mix. He’d be available to … Continue reading How Scottie became Yoda
PETTIGREW STATE PARK -- Lake Phelps is outside of Creswell, North Carolina, in Pettigrew State Park, which is named after a family that once owned part of the property surrounding the park. Their most famous family member is General James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863), who was an American author, lawyer … Continue reading Lake Phelps revisited, with a friend
Mountain Mama Adventures has been on the interwebs for eight years!! I’ve got nothing to say about it. My mind is blank and pretty numb. I felt like the axe that my son is holding in the photo. Like I was sitting going about my business, then got attacked by pumpkins. I’m whole, but reality … Continue reading 8th anniversary and …
NAGS HEAD, North Carolina — He sounds like a dog howling over a missed meal as he floats on top of a wave. The smile on his face assures me that he’s not missing anything. That cry I mistake for longing is a rally cry inviting joy to visit our spot on the beach. As … Continue reading Finding joy
There is a sign in town that is hysterical ... unless you're someone with issues with addiction or depression. The sign at the local shop. The sign reads, "I love replacing my feeling with new #outfits!" and then goes on to list various social media. During much of my life, I have reacted to emotions … Continue reading Adding a morning routine
Tomorrow, I will run 6.2 miles, a 10-kilometer run. I’ve run further than than before, but have only raced that length twice. Me running to the end of my first 10k race. I really needed to use the bathroom. Right now, the guilt over being away from my family for more than an hour is … Continue reading Staying in your lane
This past Monday, I had an unusual evening off, so I took up an offer from someone who repeatedly has asked me to come to her group’s meeting. It was one of those things I’ve always wanted to attend, but always had something — kid obligations, work obligations, etc. — that kept me from coming. … Continue reading Strength, grace and love
So I recently started posting garden updates here. Looking back, it’s a lot of lovely garden things. So, I started a new blog, Flooded Garden, to host those garden thing and all the recipes I hope to create. I want this to be about adventures in mental and physical fitness. The food and garden deserve … Continue reading Flooded garden and training plans
Note: This is a stream of consciousness post. It may or may not have a point. 😉 The bee breaks all kinds of laws humans have thought of to explain things. It shouldn’t be able to fly because it’s wings are too small compared to its body. It does that dance thing to talk to … Continue reading The bee
