Tag Archives: outdoors

The Hummingbird Challenge

Posted on August 13, 2012 by TheJessicaness

I recently noticed some hummingbirds around the neighborhood and last week saw one in my backyard looking for food. Of course I ran to the store to buy a special jug with pretty flowers on it to bring him back. … Continue reading →

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Black and White

Posted on June 22, 2012 by TheJessicaness

In this moment my breath slows, my feet quiet In this moment my heart beats calm as my soul moves on In this moment the wind lacks the capacity to cool my back In this moment the boards creak under my wet … Continue reading →

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The Sadness of Return

Posted on May 7, 2012 by TheJessicaness

We stop in Santa Barbara to get coffee at a local bakery near a Starbucks and a seafood restaurant and have to stop again before getting on Hwy 1 when I spot a pink box – donuts just seem to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Missoula

Posted on April 28, 2012 by TheJessicaness

The girls had just gotten put to bed from the screaming fit they were having prior to our arrival. We are welcomed in, and our little dogs too. We talk until 12:30 am and when Lyra wakes, Jessi goes to put … Continue reading →

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Day 13: In Wyoming

Posted on April 26, 2012 by TheJessicaness

A good night’s sleep is had by all and we are ready for the park at 6:10 am. We hiked the 2.5 mile loop Historic Quarry Trail. A side trail leads to the spot where Lee “Peg Leg” Craig mined … Continue reading →

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