If I never say goodbye to Fall, I can't say hello to Winter. As much as I love Thanksgiving, I refuse to pass up a single minute of the Christmas season. To propel myself forward, today I am sharing some of the Fall colors from my "Leaf Peepers" trip to New England in October, and … Continue reading Farewell to Fall
From Coast to Coast
So, I recently took a trip to Walden Pond by way of Boston, which also inspired me to try making a Boston Cream Pie. What does it say that that my mind linked their "coastlines?"
Swinging Solitude
I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. ~ Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"
Can’t Spell “Friend” Without “F, I, R, and E”
All my camping memories — both the good and the bad — are about who I went with, and almost all of my attempts to plan camping are about developing relationships and community. That is the primary intention behind Campfire Tales. However, and maybe this is because of Campfire Tales, lately there has been a … Continue reading Can’t Spell “Friend” Without “F, I, R, and E”
Camping Cuisine: Dump Salad
Do you ever see these recipe books in the grocery checkout lane? Easy meals? Sign me up! Continuing the conversation from our last camping cuisine post, we're looking for "easy, fun, and requiring little to no refrigeration." Adding that all up, Campfire Tales recommends... Dump Salad! Easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Gather ingredients: 2. … Continue reading Camping Cuisine: Dump Salad
Camping Cuisine: Grilled Goodness
Camping dilemma: You want to "keep it simple" at mealtime, so you plan on bringing mostly food that requires no cooking. Unfortunately, this means everything might seem like "trail snacks," which will constantly remind everyone of hiking, and all the smiles that start the trip... ... soon turn into frowns. So, what's the solution? Easy … Continue reading Camping Cuisine: Grilled Goodness
The Long Night is Over
The thing about nights while camping is this: You never know what the drama will be From the moment you duly extinguish The evening fire to sunlight through the canopy. Maybe sound amplifies in the pitch black Because every small noise portends danger And suggests a threat. The slightest crack Can't be deer, the sigh … Continue reading The Long Night is Over
Saving S.O.S.
Have you ever embarked on an adventure, a goal or a task, only to realize early on (but too late to turn back), "Uh-oh. This isn't going to turn out well?" As my readership is a bit fractured these days, let me relate a bit to my various followers: * To my adventurous, "outdoors" readers: … Continue reading Saving S.O.S.
Winter/Green
A few months ago, a tree-trimming crew working for my city worked down my street. They carefully pruned the first of the three trees in front of my condo building, but maybe they ran out of time because they then chopped off the entire crown on the next two trees. The two decapitated trees then … Continue reading Winter/Green
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Please pick a president; all most will do. Today's their Day! Have fun and celebrate! It's best we carpe diem (Who knows? You!) Before they have a "(name a scandal)-gate." ~ Camp Host Chad Happy President's Day!
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