Category Archives: Places

In New York, The State That Today’s History is Made Of

Last night and early this morning didn’t involve much sleep. I woke at 11:00 pm to pee, at 1:00 am to rain and calf cramps, at 3:00 am just because, and finally at 5:30 am after an interesting dream with me … Continue reading

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Mainly a Morning in Maine

By the lovely sunrise gods I am woken in the shadow of night. I stumble on the path through the trees to the fluorescently lit restroom. Once my mission there is accomplished I am suddenly more alert and feel like the rabbit in … Continue reading

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Parlez-vous français?

Another early morning and with nothing left to do at camp we were gone before 5:30 am and facing another cloudy morning. Breakfast is at the border at this little known place called ‘the back of the car cooler with … Continue reading

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A Thousand H and Five Hundred O

As we were setting up last night a car passed and, returning from the reservation booth, set up next to us. It seems the park is emptier than the list of available spots would have one believe. I was feeling … Continue reading

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Frog Legs and Wheat Arms

I love camping. I enjoy waking up to the skies at first light and being able to watch the sunrise. At home, we have dark curtains to help block out the artificial light that would otherwise come through; though we … Continue reading

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