Author Archives: Dawn

The Lost Art of Letters

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Dawn

This post is brought to you by C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen Two books arrived on my doorstep, and that has made all the difference… Hello dear readers! I’ve struggled a bit these past few months to prioritize my writing. … Continue reading →

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Hiking Log Entry #3 – Erwins View Trail

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Dawn

Location: Linville Falls Gorge, Blue Ridge ParkwayLength: 1.8 milesElevation Gain: 252 feet – with some moderate slopes and steep steps.Pros: Amazing Views, wide path and easy to navigate, a few benches along the way, lots of wild rhododendrons, good-sized parking … Continue reading →

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Sun & Sea in St. Augustine

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Dawn

Our big vacation of the year was supposed to be an Alaskan cruise – complete with whale-watching, stunning glaciers, majestic mountains, and eating exorbitant amounts of freshly caught salmon. After unforeseen circumstances forced us to cancel this trip, we opted … Continue reading →

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Hiking Log Entry #2 – Devil’s Bathtub Trail

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Dawn

Location: Mendon, NYLength: 2.2 milesElevation Gain: 233 feet – some steps, some slopesPros: Pretty views, wildlife, picnic tables and outhouses at the trailhead, boardwalks built alongside some of the muddy areasCons: several trails connecting and overlapping – a bit confusing, … Continue reading →

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Whole30 – Tuscan Garlic Salmon

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Dawn

Question: WHY do men lose twice as much weight as women, even if they are following the same diet??? So unfair, right? Barry and I have been on a Whole30 eating plan for the last 3 months and so far, … Continue reading →

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Hiking Log Entry #1 – Corbett’s Glen

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Dawn

Location – Penfield, NYLength – 2.1 milesElevation Gain – 121 ft (so pretty flat most of the time!)Pros: Well-marked, parking available, easy trail with a few benches and boulders for rest breaks, not too crowded, pretty sightsCons: strange garbage pile … Continue reading →

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Health and Accountability – Part 2

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Dawn

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas Edison Three months into 2025, so it’s time for a fitness update. How’s it going for you? … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again – A Nomad’s Tale

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

“Not all who wander are lost”-Gandalf Future me may refer to these last few months as the Winter of Waiting. It certainly has been a time of waiting and upheaval and confusion and waiting and changed plans and unknowns and … Continue reading →

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Guinness Beef Stew

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here – the one day we all get be Irish – and how lucky we are for that! Ireland is truly a magical land, its history fascinating, its culture unique, and its people remarkable. If … Continue reading →

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Tipsy Leprechaun Cupcakes

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

If I were ever crazy enough to open a bakery, I’d want to specialize in boozy cupcakes. Margarita cupcakes filled with lime and tequila and sprinkled with salt, sweet treats of vanilla and bourbon, or almond and amaretto, and pina … Continue reading →

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