On a particular hike up a mountain in New Zealand, Andy and I came close to what we thought was the summit. Suddenly the path veered away and began leading us in an entirely different direction. I felt discouraged and even frustrated because the summit we had bypassed by following the path seemed so much… Continue reading Mountain-Top Moments: Thoughts on Perspective
Happy December!!! Friends, it is SO good that you are here today. And can I just say that I am STOKED for this holiday season and ringing in the new year! 2018 we are ready for you (almost)! Thinking back at 2017, though, I must admit that Andy and I have made some pretty amazing… Continue reading Yosemite: Not Even Slightly Overrated
Hi friends! Happy one year anniversary to us! It has been a whole year since we have begun this darling adventure together and it has been amazing! So thank you for being up for the adventure! It is SO good for you to be here and this place would definitely not be the same without… Continue reading This Grand Masterpiece: Finding Beauty in Our Differences
Hello friends! I hope that you had an entirely delightful weekend and that your week is off to a great start! Wow it is already Tuesday and this week is just flying by like none other. But alas. Here I am and here you are and we are here together. And it is SO good… Continue reading Eyes Wide Open: The Art of Paying Attention
Hi friends! I hope all is well with you wherever you are today. It is SO good for you to be here. This place just would not be the same without you. Welcome, welcome! I don't know if you can resonate with this, but can I just say that I feel like it is time...… Continue reading This Too Shall Pass: Holding on to Hope in the In-Between
Happy Sunday everyone and welcome back to This Darling Adventure! The snow is still falling up here in the North and my husband and I just enjoyed some delicious Harvest Chicken Lentil Chili. I know it sounds fab, but trust me when I say that it tastes even better. And it was absolutely perfect on… Continue reading Paddles Up: Canoeing Adventures in the North
Happy Halloween everyone and welcome to another week here on This Darling Adventure! It is SO good that you are here! A few days ago we received our first big dumping of snow here in the North and boy howdy has it been beautiful. There is a sort of excitement in the air for the… Continue reading Take Time for Detours: Creating Space for the Unexpected
Greetings everyone and happy Monday! As I write this, there are currently blizzard conditions outside! It is snowing pretty hard and visibility is down to zero. Not to worry, though. It actually makes me pretty excited because this is my first real blizzard! So while most people up here are complaining about the wind and snow, I… Continue reading Weathering the Storm: Finding Your Way Through the Blizzards of Life
Happy Monday, friends! It is good for you to be here today! It is the beginning of a brand new week and I hope that your's is off to a great start! Andy and I are wrapping up our last week in our current apartment and are looking ahead to a new living space and… Continue reading Ride the Wind: Embracing the Adventure of the Unknown
Good afternoon, everyone! It is good for you to be here today! Wow! It is the weekend already. I hope that your day is filled with beauty, adventure and whimsy and that you get to spend it with your cherished ones. Today has been my day to catch up on some much-needed housework and research how… Continue reading DIY Pallet Bed Frame: An Easy, Budget-Friendly Bedroom Upgrade
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