Happy New Year, everyone! The bright yellow orb made every effort to jolt me up. Little did she know I’d been awake all night. 2021, understandably more so than other years, feels packed with possibilities! Regardless of the current dysfunction, …
Unapologetic Gawker on Birthday Patrol in Lewes, Delaware
For my big 5-0, I wanted to soak in the sun and savor the delights of an island-inspired birthday. I chalked up enough frequent flier miles in 2020 to earn a free flight to Hawaii. The state had reopened the …
Flat-out good time on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
There was a blowout on the bumpy Wallkill Valley Rail Trail this past week. Make that two flat tires in total. George’s about 6 miles short of our destination and mine nearing the parking lot trailhead in the town of …
Earth Day efforts in my backyard
Happy Earth Day, everyone. A whopping 50-years! As I watch events unfold on www.earthday.org with Ed Begley Jr., I’m trying to stay optimistic. It’s hard though when the coronavirus global crisis steals attention away from the equally serious long-term threat …
Take-out lunch atop Pine Cobble Mountain
“Take-out” is the responsible thing to do today but hikers have been practicing the culture since there were mountains to ascend. Just be sure to save the container, wash and repeat! Our little tail-wagger knows this only too well.
Renee …
Lessons in social distancing in Williamstown
While morose faces heaved books and belongings into idling vehicles others played hackie-sack and drank from red Solo cups from the south lawn behind the Garfield House dormitory. Students were not ready to confront the reality of a semester enhanced …
Hiking the “hook” from sun-up until sundown
George’s initial objections to hiking the Province Lands gave way to resignation when he realized how blissful the sand dunes could be on a dry, sunny, winter day. Given the violent wind gusts along the coastal margins of the Atlantic …
Wearing ourselves out in Provincetown
Valentine’s in Provincetown and my Big Fish (seen above) is on a quest to find a protective beanie to shield himself from the elements. Nothing as outlandish as this (see below) but something just as insulating.
We mistook the sun …