EMILY'S ESCAPADES

Stacey and Emily on the Bold Coast, Cutler Maine Welcome to some of the highest sea cliffs in New England. Last week I asked Stacey, my go-to-hiking-gal-pal, if she wanted to go on a day hike. She is always up for an adventure. I wanted to hit the coast, I hadn't been there yet this year. She suggested an overnight on the Bold Coast. What's better than a day hike? Well, an overnight hike, of course. My response was a quick yes, despite the fact all my A-list gear was on loan

That isn't a very motivating or uplifting catch-phrase for a blog about life adventures, is it? But it got me thinking. No hikes, or other interesting thing happened to me this past week. It was just some regular ole chores, tying up loose ends, and the dreaded paperwork. But mixed in there were a few tentative plans for future adventures. It was in those times of planning for what is to come, I realized how excited I became. Yes, I talk non-stop about my AT thru-hikes and my

So, this summer I heard those dreadful words from my physician for the first time ever. Don't worry, it wasn't the big "C", but I have heard those words before. Don't worry again, all is fine in that category. While the diagnosis given is not immediately life threatening, if not taken care of can cause a whole host of health issues. I don't remember exactly what he said, but what I heard was, "You are fat and need to lose 20 pounds by your next appointment or you will die." H

View from just before Borestone's west peak looking at Barren Ledges and Barren Mountain) If you were wondering where I was yesterday, I wasn't at my desk writing. Instead I was immersing myself in some nature therapy. So, I am a day late but I was way over due for a dose of fresh air and views. Sunday evening I checked with hubby to see if he could take the day off to go hiking. I just needed to escape out into the wilderness to decompress. He declined, work projects were on