40 something (OK, 50, wait make that 60) IT Project Manager with husband, two brilliant kids, getting the writing and the photography going again, and maybe even "getting the band back together" Did you know that St. Veronica is the Patron Saint of photographers? Note: I'm using Flickr as an online backup archive. So be prepared for EVERYTHING on here. Sorry if that's inconvenient, but better safe than sorry. Follow me on Twitter Read my blog| Flickr
I’ve only had hypothermia once in my life. I was nine years old and swimming in a KOA camp pool alone. The sun set and, as it does in the mountains, the temperatures dropped suddenly. When I got out of the pool, I was so cold that I couldn’t move. I began to shiver uncontrollably| Mom Goes Camping
After more than a decade of camping with my family and testing countless campfire cooking methods, I can confidently say that nothing beats the flavor and experience of cooking over an open flame. There's something almost magical about gathering around a crackling fire, watching your meal slowly transform while breathing in that distinctive smoky aroma.But| Mom Goes Camping
The great outdoors is awe-inspiring, provides a respite from urban hustle and bustle, and gives endless opportunities for adventure and discovery. However, the great outdoors can also be terrifying – and nothing seems to embody this fear more than bears. Let’s be clear: most of these bear fears are completely unfounded. You are more likely| Mom Goes Camping
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