Slow and steady wins the race, right? I leave in exactly one week (egads!). More friends have stepped forward to walk with me by supporting SCLS in my one-woman-walk-a-thon: it is now up to $576! THANK YOU! When I land in London next Tuesday morning (Monday night in Seattle), I will have a long ways... Continue Reading →
One Woman Walk-a-thon Update
Thank you for all of your support! My one woman walk-a-thon for Snohomish County Legal Services is now at $288 (out of $5,000 goal). Please feel free to share links to this page and help spread the word. I'm grateful! Thermometer By ABC Fundraising®
Perspective on safety (and pictures of shoes)
The most common question I get these days is if I'm worried about my personal safety. The answer has always been "no, I'm a city girl." And let's be honest: I am a 6' tall Amazonian woman who rarely feels physically threatened by others (it has happened, but rare). I am much more concerned for... Continue Reading →
A one person walk-a-thon
Wish you could come with me to walk the Camino but can't make it happen this time? You can join me in spirit by pledging to support Snohomish County Legal Services for every mile I hike! More details are here on the Steps to Support SCLS page. Thank you, friends!
Uh oh. How to prep when I can’t even get enough sleep?
OK, I'm not panicking just yet... but I have encountered a little problem in preparing. Part of the appeal of walking the Camino is taking a break from everyday life, stopping to smell the roses, so to speak. In addition, one should prepare one's body for walking 480 miles straight -- up mountains, down mountains,... Continue Reading →