I have been to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge many times, but never made it up to Mt. Scott. Until today! Read more
Visiting Mount Scott
Washington University in St. Louis
My sister, daughter and I drove to St. Louis, Missouri from Oklahoma to visit the awesome, Washington State University in St. Louis (WUSTL). That school is so sweet. Read more
Horseback Riding for the 2017 New Year
I left 2016 with some anxiety, just lingering worries; little thing after little thing building up into a giant emotional rainstorm. However, the New Year is a nice starting point to begin fresh again; even if it is technically just another day. Read more
Sarcastic Vampire
It was a damn long day. I woke up few times and fell asleep again.
I had nightmares about my shitty life that I wasted in a large, empty dark castle with numerous tombs. Oh … hey, it’s not a nightmare – this is my reality. I woke up and flew away from my favorite, very comfortable tomb.
Everything was dark and cold around. Read more
Travel Bug
I have that travel bug. I just want to fly somewhere — and hike. Yes, I would like to hike someplace beautiful. Read more
Thich Nhat Hanh´s Gathas
Dwelling in the present moment, We can see so many beauties and wonders right before our eyes–a child’s smile, the sun rising, the autumn leaves. We can be happy just by being aware of … Read more
Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles
I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never. Read more
Pilgrimage to Taiwan
As this year’s pilgrimage is quickly approaching, I yearn to be with my monastery group again in Taiwan. Not this year though. I will be with all of them in thought and volunteering at our home monastery while they are away.
I went on a pilgrimage to Taiwan with our home monastery, Buddha Mind Monastery in Oklahoma City. The Pilgrimage began on July 30, 2014 and ended when we arrived back in OKC on August 15, 2014. It was quite a journey, and it did not end after coming home.
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Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker
Everything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail.
Source: The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
