travel
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Embracing Solitude: My Solo Overnight
The self-sabotage started early — at least two weeks early. I was making all the usual excuses: it was Easter weekend, chores needed doing, and I had upcoming events to think about. Then came the kicker: my favorite 7-year-old’s family birthday pizza-and-cake Friday night. That one hit me right in the heart. In my head,… Continue reading
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Welcome!
This blog will follow my very personal attempt to hike the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail section by section through 2026, one imperfect step at a time. It is about choosing to be uncomfortable on purpose, learning backpacking skills, and creating space away from everyday noise to hear myself. Why the Sheltowee Trace The Sheltowee… Continue reading
My Live a Great Story Adventures 