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Finding City Sounds in the Desert

Posted on July 29, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We start the weekend with a sleep deficiency and I’m sure taking brisk morning walks in the cool of 4am doesn’t add to my REM but it does give me a sweaty back for Caleb to rub. I finish a … Continue reading →

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Grand Springs and Views

Posted on August 2, 2021 by TheJessicaness

The power goes out at 5am and Dad wakes up to keep breathing while I wonder what kind of “why did the chicken cross the road” dream I was running in. Dad gives going back to sleep a good half-hour … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Geyser Country

Posted on August 1, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Dad stays inside to write, thinking it’s overcast, so I’ll venture outside to the Old Faithful Geyser Loop Trail for over half an hour taking in the soft growing sun, the trickling water, and the rising steam. I’ll return to … Continue reading →

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Through Antelope Country

Posted on July 31, 2021 by TheJessicaness

I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to wake up with the sun as living in San Diego feels like being in the bed of a giant who sleeps in till 10 or 11am each day and leaves its large gray … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park, A Week Later

Posted on May 8, 2021 by TheJessicaness

We were out here just six days ago but are just as excited to see what nature has available for us today. We would be trying to find camping if we had any of our gear as we have things … Continue reading →

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