It’s true, I’ve been an arrant blogger. So let’s not skip a beat and we can all pretend that months haven’t gone by without a post and jump right back into it, shall we?
For awhile now I’ve been doing social media marketing, which I enjoy immensely. Part of why I love it is that I get to work with some amazing people and companies who are truly do good in the world. One of these people is a holistic doctor and you can find his book here.
One of the necessities of true health is quality time spent in nature, for both children and adults. I’ve always been a fan of spending time outdoors, preferably without shoes. Working with this client totally validated all the good feelings that I get from spending time in nature.
On another note, in my world we are leaving the hot days of summer, where running around shoeless (and without clothes for some members of my household) are coming to an end. The air has chilled, trees are changing colors and I feel the season of hibernation quickly upon us.
Spending time with Porter outside this year has been awesome. He’s into exploring and loves being outside. I’ll leave this short post with photos of our adventures and with a quote from Dr. Scott the paleontologist (host of a favorite show, Dinosaur Train), “Now get outside and get into nature!”
“Fishing” in the Boise RiverFlying kites in Ann Morrison Park, BoiseWildlife viewing at the Boise RiverHiking with the fam in the foothillsPutting the zoo membership to lots of good useHiking near Exit Glacier in AlaskaViewing Alaskan wilderness by train. There is no thrill quite like standing next to the open windows and letting the rushing air literally take your breath away. Porter and I spend 30 minutes, freezing, so we could be pummeled by the fast moving, and fresh, train air.Fishing in Denali Nation Park, AlaskaMore Alaskan fishingThe joy of no media whatsoever at Denali Park Lodge, AlaskaPicking wild blueberries on our hike up Blueberry Hill, AlaskaExploring Alaskan backcountryVisiting Malheur River Meats in Vale, Oregon. Where all the animals are raised in natural habitats. Oink!Viewing piglets in their shelterPeddle boating in Julia Davis Park, BoiseRafting the Boise RiverSoccer with friends at Municipal Park, BoiseLove the irrigation canals in our neighborhood, and the flowering cactus plantCelebrating Boise’s 150th birthday at Julia Davis Park, BoiseAfter dinner family walks to Payette Lake, McCall IdahoAppreciating the garden art at Ann Morrison Park, BoiseMake Way For Ducklings in the Boston Public GardensHiking the Boise Foothills, Highlands TrailsBreaking mama’s back, hiking the Boise FoothillsTree climbing with the big kids at Camel’s Back Park, Boise
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