My friend, Rob Sanders's dad, Richard E. Sanders, wrote an incredible story titled "The Recycler" about his favorite and most memorable toy as a child growing up. His story is about his "Zippy,"

Does the title of this blog ”It’s All YOUR Decision” bother you? I'm sorry. No, I'm not! Because it should shake us all a bit, realizing we DO have the POWER within EACH OF US to make positive change happen.

Someone recently asked, "How does one recover when a natural disaster turns our world upside down?" In responding, I realized that this question is synonymous with the devastation of any stressful life event we may face.

In writing this Blog entry, I caught myself reflecting on one of my answers to a question during our first “Campfire.”

My last blog talked about the essentials for a safe and fun hiking experience. So, here we go!

If you are or have been an outdoor enthusiast or adventurer, hiker, runner, walker, kayaker, etc., you have a list of things you consider "essential" to every outing.

Hydrate NOW before you have to REHYDRATE later!

A couple nights ago, I was camping in the mountains before leading a hike the next morning. Although dogs were allowed, this hike would have been both longer and more difficult than my little Minnie has experienced. It w...

A few days ago, I began a "Minnie's Adventures" post: "My story today is a tale of Spring rebirth, nature in the bud, renewal, a trail from beginning to end, and good friends." In the post, I carefully...

International Women's Day is a Day to Celebrate the lives of women who have made a difference and an impact on the lives of other women. I honor and celebrate the many strong women of all walks of life, both past and present.

"New normal. Covid has brought real changes to our lives. And in some ways, we will never go back. We will never be the same. And the same truths hold after cancer. Cancer changes you. You can never go back. But tha...

This is an interesting subject from someone who has never had children, but I have raised a lot of puppies in my lifetime. And I can see how raising a puppy and "raising" an organization correlate. Maybe I should name this story...

Independence: freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent. www.britannica.com

Talking with my dear and trusted friend a few weeks ago, I shared my feelings or sense of urgency related to my mission for Hiking for Healing versus the ultimate need for patience and responsible, cautious behavior.

A few months ago, I wrote the following blog from my heart. Little did I know when I wrote these words what challenges we as individuals would face, how our world would seem to turn upside-down, and how the months would ...

It's that time again. I received the familiar email, "I sure could use another blog, please." Oh dear! My brain shifts into overdrive. What do I want to talk about? A name pops into my head!! Yes, rescue!

“Buzzzzzz – Buzzzzz!” (A silent pause) Buzzzzzzz – Bzzzzzzz (Another beautiful moment of silence). My room is dark and comfortably cool. I am snuggled deeply between my sheets. I’m not ready to roll out of bed yet this m...

"Find your grounding. Find your peace. Walk in your Peace." What an interesting year 2020 has been. I think it is important to look at the "growth opportunities" our planet is experiencing.

On July 18, 2020, at 7:30 PM, a small group of women sat around a campfire and gave birth to the first video production of Hiking for Healing’s "Conversations by the Campfire.” “Campfire” is designed to be a relaxing, hea...

This hike did not disappoint! Walking along the Hooper Bald Trail on the Cherohala Skyway, our eyes are focused on an explosion of color … reds, orange/red, and yellow blooms of the Flame azaleas against a backgroun...