I was 3 years old, playing at a neighbor’s house, when—as I recall—Mom entered the house in a not-quite-panicked hurry to drag me home. Apparently, the neighbor called my mom, informing her that her daughter just broke out with chicken pox; my brother and I were surely exposed. Yep. That’s…
On the whole, I like to read. And I read a great deal. And I have a great deal to read! I don’t have a “to-read-shelf.” I have “to read shelves!” Just ask my wife; she’ll tell you! My day typically begins early with reading—I read the Bible and a…
I wouldn’t necessarily call it a favorite path, but the Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail is frequently used and enjoyed. We access it about a quarter mile from our house, hence the frequent use. The trail is nice because it’s flat and straight—in other words, easy! From the trailhead near our…
In our year-long quest to fulfill the “365 Hiker’s Challenge”—hiking 365 miles in 12 months—my wife and I look for hiking trails near our home. Within an hour’s drive is ideal. Most of our hikes are along the nearby Rock River Trail or Hennepin Canal Trail—we access both just a…
