hiking – J. Schlenker

The Woods

My husband and I have been working on trails in the woods surrounding our house. So, I’ve been hiking and drawing what I see.

While out walking, I saw something hanging from a tree. It took me a moment to figure out what it was. It was a small rocket and parachute that my husband and grandson launched back in June. A picture from along the trail.

Forest Bathing

For the last couple of days I’ve renewed my interest in our trails. The Japanese call it forest bathing or Shinrin Yoku. It’s healing to be out in nature, to walk along forest trails, to observe and become one with the earth. I do believe what they say, “Location, location, location is true.” My location isContinue reading “Forest Bathing”

Fall Trails

Out walking on our trail yesterday. Afterward saw The Girl on the Train. I read the book some time ago and only remembered bits and pieces, but the movie brought it back to me. My husband and I were the only ones in the theater. I guess Sunday night is the time to go to a movie.

Tree Trimming

This summer we were out in the woods, and my husband was trimming branches along our trails.

Spring is the Elixir

Yesterday, I got a much-needed dose of spring tonic. I awoke with clogged sinuses. I didn’t feel well the preceding day. It had rained all day. The good thing is that the rain melted off the snow. My husband encouraged me to use the neti pot. That along with several vitamin C tablets did theContinue reading “Spring is the Elixir”

Wild

This morning I finished reading “Wild,” by Cheryl Strayed. Maybe it’s because I love hiking, that I thought this book was so marvelous. I checked out the e-book version from the library, but now I want a hard copy, or at least to have it on my Ipad for further reference. Maybe this is theContinue reading “Wild”

Trail Time

We have been spending time working on the trails around our house. We hope to get most of it to the point where we can take the tractor in for easier maintenance. There will be some rerouting to follow in order to get the tractor though, as we don’t wish to cut any trees. PossiblyContinue reading “Trail Time”

The Challenge

Most people say I have a competitive nature. It’s not necessarily competing against other people, because in that category I really don’t stand a chance. It’s more like competing with myself. It’s about doing something when people say I can’t do something. We had limited time in Asheville. Upon arrival we enjoyed this great earlyContinue reading “The Challenge”

A Step into Nature and What is Natural

Saturday was clean up day for our county. So, we took advantage by doing some clean up around here. A friend brought over a trailer, and my husband and he worked together on both our place and his. There were people at the unloading spot to take advantage of other people’s discarded stuff. I’m notContinue reading “A Step into Nature and What is Natural”

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