Priceless. It’s a word that gets that tossed around carelessly. Sometimes it means something hilariously funny, as in “that joke is priceless!” and sometimes it’s used to crassly sell “stuff” (thanks MasterCard). But when used in all sincerity, priceless means something “so precious that its value cannot be determined.” And for many parents, priceless is the return […]
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It’s Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
A repost from last year. If you have cancer in your family, I hope you will take the time to read this. Today, March 22, is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. As a cancer survivor and Lynch syndrome carrier, this is my day to divert unapologetically from family skiing and outdoor adventure and don my advocacy […]
A Little Sabbatical. A Lot of Perspective. A Better Braveskimom.com.
A funny thing happened last winter. Actually, it wasn’t very funny and like a pebble dropped into a lake, it had repercussions far beyond what I anticipated. The background is boring and technical. But the outcome is all good. Facebook has long been a page view generator for braveskimom.com. But when Facebook changed their algorithm […]
Five Reasons Why I Am Going on Sabbatical
Remember when you were in school and summer meant VACATION? Summer was a break from the 9-month routine of classes, books, homework and tests. Not that school wasn’t fun, a lot of it was. But after 9 months of learning, everyone needs a break. Recently, I have found myself in need of a proper summer […]
Ten Benefits Teens Get from Outdoor Adventure Activities
By Kimberly Duffy, Keystone Science School For over ten years Keystone Science School (KSS) has taken teens on adventure trips throughout Colorado and Utah. From that experience we’ve seen the benefit of outdoor adventure for teens. In case you need more reasons to send your teen outdoors for a memorable adventure, here are ten benefits […]