These horse trails, faint as they are, make for smoother walking. There is a special moment when you realize that you have almost lost the trail. And then it comes back briefly...   more »

...the author said he became fussy in retirement. More so than perfectionism I've noticed a tendency to become playfully obsessive, usually to my advantage.   more »

We took it as a challenge to negotiate the minefield ahead of us on the way to Vulture Peak. I leashed the maniacs until we were most of the way to the top, when I no longer saw thickets of the Evil Ones.   more »

It's impossible to run through a carpet like this without being ruined. The segments roll around and blow away from the mother plant. And that is what gets the dogs.    more »

My noble experiment has hit a snag. Recall that I was trying to improve the winter RV boondock camping experience by tolerating cooler weather in order to find prettier land and less crowded camping.    more »