Cross Posted on my Substack: Prairie River Witch Newsletter After my near miss last year, I’m living with a no regrets policy. I’m also going to “start over” and branch out a little more. I still intend to follow through with the basis of this page– wannabe backpacking, but right now where I’m going (chasingContinueContinue reading “A Spell for Starting Over (Sandhills Edition)”
Category Archives: musings
From the Ozarks to the Sandhills
A Wandering Witch with Coffee & Camera Notes from the Edge of the Map Hey y’all, ~Let me reintroduce myself~ I’m BJ Roshone – a barefoot wanderer raised in the wild green hills of the Ozarks, now chasing light and stories in the Nebraska Sandhills. Most days, you’ll find me with a camera in oneContinueContinue reading “From the Ozarks to the Sandhills”
Return to Baby Wipes and Day Hikes
I got some news…
**This post originally appeared on my PRW Newsletter on Jan. 27, 2023. There are few edits.**
It’s a new year, a new day, and I have a new baby on the way!
Flashback Friday: Glacier National Park August 2022
Flashback Friday!
I’m getting my groove back and writing again. All the projects I’ve procrastinated on I’m finally getting done!
Here is my overview of hiking in Glacier NP.
Current River Mood
Well, we just survived a four…five… almost a whole week blizzard and now another week of horrible wind chills… thank you winter storms Diaz and Elliot. Followed by another round of snow. We needed the moisture but I’m so over four-foot drifts and slick roads. So. Much. Snow. I was teleworking from home for someContinueContinue reading “Current River Mood”
Time Flies When You’re (not) Having Fun
Open’s an eye and looks around– is summer over yet? Almost. Time officially got away from me. Most of that is due to taking on a temporary promotion at work and having more duties as assigned. It’s starting to slow done but the ride isn’t over yet. Vacation in the Ozarks— Current River style. OtherContinueContinue reading “Time Flies When You’re (not) Having Fun”
Wintertime Blues
Hi all, I’m finally over the cough from hell— just took antibiotics. Well, I did slip into a SAD episode. My mental health is jumping up and down—before screaming and faceplanting on the floor, mimicking my toddler. I know the steps to take but it’s hard to pull yourself out of the slump. I tryContinueContinue reading “Wintertime Blues”
Wannabe on the Trail: Germ Theory…
It’s not what you think. Well, it kind of is… To begin, germ theory according to Britannia.com is, “germ theory, in medicine, the theory that certain diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microorganisms, organisms too small to be seen except through a microscope.” It’s pretty spot on if you ask me.ContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Germ Theory…”
Wannabe on the Trail: Wannabes and Posers
Mom I wannabe watching cartoons… on your new phone! Hi all– I’m still trying to get back into the swing of things. But I’m still wheezing a little and it’s cold outside–I’m so weak. However, I watched the new Netflix special Inventing Anna. I really don’t understand my fasciation with millennial fraudsters but I’m goingContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Wannabes and Posers”
Wannabe on the Trail: SAD, Sick, and on the Mend
I don’t really have a lot to say but I figured I better do an update! Coivd sucked– I’m glad I had the vaccine. I did better than my husband (unvaxxed) but it still sucked. I still feel exhausted from it. However, I’m doing better and starting to get active again. It’s slow going though–ContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: SAD, Sick, and on the Mend”
Wannabe on the Trail: Home Sick
I’m not homesick, I’m literally home sick. I’m getting a Covid test tomorrow but the last couple of days have been rough. Being home sick, normally means I’m comatose on the couch. Not this time! Now that I’m a mother— I don’t get that option. He’s also running a fever so he’s home with me.ContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Home Sick”
Wannabe on the Trail: Inspired by LOTRs
Well, the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings inspired a lot of my life choices. “Speak friend and enter.” (If you get that reference comment the answer 😉 Not all those who wander are lost— Bilbo Baggins. My grandmother had a copy of the Hobbit on her bookshelf. Although, we didn’t get along— too muchContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Inspired by LOTRs”
Flashback Friday: Grand Teton & Yellowstone 2014 (quickest trip ever)
*7 Years by Lukas Graham playing in the background* It’s been seven years. Seven years since I branched out and headed west of my state of Missouri. Seven years of living the dream. Almost seven years of being with the love of my life. Looking back at how social media and the explosion of vanContinueContinue reading “Flashback Friday: Grand Teton & Yellowstone 2014 (quickest trip ever)”
Wannabe on the Trail: Internal Arguments
The following is a brief conversation between myself and my personal Gollum. ~6:30 a.m. Alarm blares and wakefulness intrudes.~ Gollum: *Hiss* I want to go back to bed. It’s cold. I want to snuggle into my couch under a blanket. I want more Oreo Balls. Me: *Sigh* I have to adult. I really don’t wantContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Internal Arguments”
Wannabe on the Trail: Winter Hiking
Not going to lie I’m not big on winter hiking. I respect those that go out and do it– safely. However, after scrolling various social media channels there are a lot of folks that don’t. You can do it safely. Hike in pairs or have a detailed plan outlining your stops etc. left with aContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Winter Hiking”
The Wannabe Backpacker 