Well folks, you’re getting a twofer! I meant to post this back in early December but… yeah… things happen. *looks skittishly at the date of last post and cringes… I’ve been very busy- I finally have my new boss in place but it’s a whirlwind of activity. We started planning for this year and likeContinueContinue reading “Effigy Mounds, Happy Anniversary, Winter Begins…”
Author Archives: BJ
… Worn out…
Have you ever been exhausted? Not just tired, not just blah. But totally exhausted to the point that you just don’t want to get out of bed? That’s the point I hit about two months ago. I’m finally back to just being tired and I’m slowly working towards being excited about things again. I’ve returnedContinueContinue reading “… Worn out…”
Pumpkins, Poems, and Pictures
Did it again… I slipped off the radar. In my defense, it has been a little busy in the grand scheme of things and I like sleep. Castiel And ILike Sleep INeed Sleep GIF from Castiel GIFs https://tenor.com/embed.js What I might do, since my well-laid plans seem to get shot to hell, is start writingContinueContinue reading “Pumpkins, Poems, and Pictures”
What do you mean it’s summer?
Is it seriously June already? Is it summer already? Yes? When did that happen? Oh yeah, the 21… Wait! It’s almost July!!?? What? Where have I been? Oh ya- work. I thought once I’d return to work, after the shutdown, I would get my new boss, we’d get all caught up and go into theContinueContinue reading “What do you mean it’s summer?”
Winter .1
Over the last few weeks I’ve delved back into writing poetry! Enjoy!
Winter Time Slide…
Ugh… I did it again. I let the blog go for almost three months. I just lost motivation. I was half way through writing about my honeymoon trip and just lost it. I’ve picked that piece up and hopefully will have it out by the end of the week. I’d like to say that IContinueContinue reading “Winter Time Slide…”
Badlands: The Walk thru Mordor
Badlands- the name sparks curiosity. I’ve always been fascinated by the Badlands in South Dakota. The area is in many ways like a desert but its home to the United States largest protected area of mixed grass prairie. It seems devoid of life. Yet it is home to 329 animal species and over 400 plantContinueContinue reading “Badlands: The Walk thru Mordor”
Rocky Mountains and Gallbladder Pains
Winter has hit Nebraska; a major winter storm blew through Saturday night. Today I spent most of the day washing laundry, catching up on emails, and finally sitting down to work on my blog. After a week of fun in the sun and a week of Thanksgiving joy, I’m ready to get back to myContinueContinue reading “Rocky Mountains and Gallbladder Pains”
I’m alive… I think…
In belated Halloween fashion I’m channeling Young Frankenstein of all things. Yes, I’m alive- just tired and ready for a vacation from my vacation- which won’t happen until sometime next year. The photo with this post is from the honeymoon cruise- I didn’t want to leave the window- it was perfect for reading. Read theContinueContinue reading “I’m alive… I think…”
Where does the time go…
Ugh… I’m horrendous at staying on a schedule apparently. I had this dream of posting each week this summer… yeah right. Between work, working out, wedding planning, and trying to maintain a social life, add in gallbladder issues (which looks like surgery in my near future), I’ve forgotten some of my other plans for theContinueContinue reading “Where does the time go…”
The Cowboy Trail
Hi all! It’s been another busy week here in Nebraska. I had two fun days off; well except for the eye appointment I had. As I let all my Facebook friends know I had some trouble with my right eye. I apparently scratched it at some point. Did you know that the material in yourContinueContinue reading “The Cowboy Trail”
Is it summer yet?
Sorry it’s been awhile folks. I’ve been drowning in Grad school, internships, work, and life in general. After some crazy weather and a blizzard in April, I’m finally out and about. It’s a glorious (late) spring edging into summer now. The prairie flowers are beginning to bud, the grass is growing, and the trees areContinueContinue reading “Is it summer yet?”
Winterfell (aka Nebraska)
I love winter. I just don’t like going out in it much since I’ve moved to Nebraska. In Missouri on a “cool” day I could still go out for a day hike and not worry about frostbite and hypothermia. Although, this year my home town is getting hit with cold weather and sub-zero windchill too.ContinueContinue reading “Winterfell (aka Nebraska)”
Return to the Rim
Aggghhh! Time has gotten away from me; between the New Year, graduate school, and work I’ve been swamped. I feel so bad I haven’t posted the last installment of the Grand Canyon adventure! Here is the final part of the story… 6’ish… I wasn’t paying to much attention to time… Cold. Blissful cold. If youContinueContinue reading “Return to the Rim”
Part Three: Interlude at Plateau Point
After descending more than 3,000 feet we arrived at Havasupai Gardens*, our home for the night. We paused to read a wayside sign about the area and the campground. A little orienting and we found our site. Havasupai Gardens; is a beautiful place. A perennial creek flows through the campground; I waded into the waterContinueContinue reading “Part Three: Interlude at Plateau Point”
The Wannabe Backpacker 