At the end of the day, things go wrong. The trail betrays my trust.
Author: David Somers
Anxiety
In three days I will take my first steps on the Pacific Crest Trail. Why am I filled with anxiety? My People Earlier in the week, Father Gary asked me to preach in church today. My cautious self thought it was a bad idea – I should stay focused on pre-hike duties (so much still […]
Inspiration
Every big endeavor starts with an idea. Sometimes, that idea is small and barely noticed before is springs into action. Some ideas take shape over years. I was first captivated by the idea of hiking one of the long trails when my running buddy mentioned that his brother was hiking the Appalachian trail in segments […]
Eyeglasses
In my freshman year of college, I went with a group of buddies to North Texas where we camped out under the stars. My mother used to say that if you looked at the sun too long it would burn a hole in your eyes. She never warned me about looking at the stars. But […]