July 12, 2001 I went to The Little Big Horn National Park today. I love the talks at The National Parks, the rangers really know their stuff and do great presentations. What I carried away today was how these Native Americans prepared spiritually for battle. Using a mirror they would carefully apply their warpaint in …
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A Menopausal Odyssey, Day 13
July 5, 2001 When I was taking my stuff down and packing up to leave the campsite, Jim was watching me. I went up to him, shook his hand and told him he was a wonderful person and that I so glad that I had met him. As I drove off, I could see him …
70 Days, 7000 miles, Day 11
July 3, 2001 It's the second night in my Michigan campsite. My plan for this trip has always been to head to Montana to do some fly fishing. Last night I spent some time reading about mayflies. When I woke up this morning there was a mayfly on my tent. It was the first thing …
A Menopausal Odyssey, Day 10
July 2, 2001 I caught the ferry to Mackinac Island and spent the day in Mackinaw, a quaint place where no cars are allowed. The amatuer sociologist in me was quick to notice the three social classes evident in this resort town. An upper class used to Western style indulgence and conspicuous consumption. A middle …