Most summers, you’ll find us traveling – to hike, to camp, to bike and to visit family. There have even been some summers when we’ve traveled to ski. Not this year. This summer is the summer of puppy. Puppy Love? I haven’t had a puppy since I was in middle school. Our most recent beloved […]
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Don’t Suffer: Tips for Getting Through Hard Times (Book Giveaway)
Over the years, I’ve had friends who have suffered. Some have had miscarriages. Others have lost loved ones. Some have had health challenges and some have had children pass away. Over the years, my family and I have suffered, as well. There was the six month period when our 11-year-old was under investigation following a […]
Six Lessons Skiing Teaches Us
Whether you call it graduation or commencement, spring is the time when we celebrate milestones reached by our children and young adults. Having recently attended a high school graduation, I found myself thinking about what I would say if ever called upon to inspire group of talented young people. This little bit of daydreaming resulted in […]
Meet Dee, A Brave Ski Mom Who Started Skiing at 40
Happy Mother’s Day! As in year’s past, I’m thrilled to feature an inspiring ski mom in this space today. Please meet Dee Oujiri, a ski mom who took up snowsports at 40, became a ski instructor at Buck Hill, Minnesota and offers retreats and classes for women in the outdoors, along with specialized services for adaptive […]
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Woodward Copper Is Not Just for Kids
“Are you here for a tour?” I was standing at the check in desk at the Barn, Woodward Copper’s indoor training facility at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Holding both my helmet and ski boots, I was pretty sure I didn’t look like I just wanted a tour. Pointing to my husband and two sons, I clarified […]