Category Archives: Travel

In the Nictate of an Eye

Posted on March 31, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m still on a learning streak on Duolingo, 176 days. Although I can tell my Dutch is improving (Mijn olifanten dragen een broek, which means ‘My elephants wear pants’), I’m not sure how I will use this vocabulary in the … Continue reading →

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Key West with Karley and Terry

Posted on March 23, 2026 by TheJessicaness

THURSDAY/FRIDAYCaleb changes the oil while I shower, and then we drive down to Ruskin for dinner with Terry and Karley at Sunset Grill. This lets us sleep in on the boat and get mini burritos delivered via Karley (properly wrapped … Continue reading →

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100+ Things That Made 2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TheJessicaness

1. Al gifting me a radio for the hike (that’s too big to bring)2. Terry trying to print me a new phone case (three times) and another one that cracked3. Karley gifting me matchy pants in a different color4. Holding … Continue reading →

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How Do You October?

Posted on October 31, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We’ve started running, and for the first time, Caleb is putting in more miles than I am. It’s not a race or a competition, but we do our cardio in opposite directions or on different loops — because Caleb doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Large Escapades Above the Little Stones

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TheJessicaness

August has been an abrupt month. Caleb’s foot is feeling better now that he’s not hiking in the California desert and though we try to get into a routine here in Missoula, while we wait for PCT Days in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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