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The Joys of Traveling Solo
The Joys of Traveling Solo It is far better to be alone, than in bad company. ~ George Washington So I was reading the San Francisco Chronicle the other day and this article popped up, no friends, no problem – … Continue reading
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Tagged be happy, being alone, happiness, happy, hiking, travel, traveling alone, traveling solo
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Happiness & Natural Quiet
Happiness & Natural Quiet A moment of silence is not inherently religious ~ Sandra Day O’Connor Today I want to talk about quiet which in itself sounds a bit contradictory. The other night I was at a meeting and the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, bryce, happiness, hiking, national park, natural quiet, nature, outdoors, silence
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Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other Hikers
Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other hikers In an effort to continue to beef up my Appalachian Trail (AT) resources page on the Ministry of Happiness site I decided on a snowy afternoon after shoveling to take a … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness
Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, gear list, happiness, hiking, Katahdin, thru-hiking, ultralight hiking
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An Ode to the Ides of March
An Ode to the Ides of March The Ides of March are come, but not gone. ~ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar I had an incredible English teacher in high school, his name was Francis Sullivan, Sully he was called. He … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, blog, family, hiking, march 15th, shakespeare, the ides of march, william shakespeare
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Great Hikes & Treks
Great Hikes & Treks A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White Shorter Hikes (Under 100 miles) Rim to Rim Grand … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Adventure
Tagged backpacking, bhutan, happiness, hiking, himalayas, mt. everest, nepal, scotland, trekking
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Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing!
Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing! Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame. … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness
Tagged backpacking, blog, everest, happiness, hiking, himalaya, life, nepal, trekking, writing
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Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier
Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. ~ Martin Buber I have been actively writing about happiness for almost six years now. My work here at the Ministry of Happiness … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Adventure, personal happiness
Tagged adventure, biking, bucket list, festivals, fun, happiness, hiking, travel
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The West Highland Way
The West Highland Way Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all of the growth and happiness occurs while you are climbing it. ~ Andy Rooney All of my 2018 West Highland Way posts in one spot, … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Adventure, Happiness is Adventure
Tagged adventure, hiking, scotland, travel, West Highland Way
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