Security is an illusion. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.” Helen Keller These are the words that ring in my mind when I think thingsContinue reading “Safe and Secure? Not So Sure”
Tag Archives: fear
STREET Smarts–Detroit Taught Me Well
Today, I am feeling very appreciative of my mom and the freedom she graced upon her kids. She gave us so much space and exposed us to more than the average person, I’m sure of it now. When I was a young girl, we would go and visit my Grandma and Grandpa in the Cass Corridor,Continue reading “STREET Smarts–Detroit Taught Me Well”
Dilapidated Dreams
Have you ever driven by a business that was once thriving and now it is dilapidated because of neglect? In your memory, it was busy and successful– the place was always maintained with the utmost care and cleanliness; there were customers bustling in and out and it was alive and thriving. Then, years later, youContinue reading “Dilapidated Dreams”
Puma Power
As I began my hike at the start of Will Rogers State Park, a young woman came running out of the woods, “Oh My God, there’s a mountain lion in there!” She had turned around after seeing the mountain lion in her first 5 minutes on the trail. I eased her fear a bit andContinue reading “Puma Power”
Dog Days
Live LIKE A DOG! If you don’t have a dog or a dog that you can walk for someone else, get one or find one. There’s something magical about being with dogs. More than something…many things. Just stepping outside and starting to walk with dogs is invigorating. Dogs are so thrilled to be getting outContinue reading “Dog Days”
I AM THAT!
Today I rode my bike on the road. Most people are full of fear for me when I tell them I’m riding my bike… “be careful out there, watch your back” is the usual response. That was the warning a friend gave to me yesterday so I chose to ride my mountain bike instead—not asContinue reading “I AM THAT!”
The Locked Gate
I came to a 10ft. locked gate at the end of my 2 hour mountain bike ride. This is a gate that is usually open. Imagine my angst after climbing and descending trails to get to the end of my ride only to find NO WAY OUT! The gate was all the way acrossContinue reading “The Locked Gate”
Hiking Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica Mountains 