Hi Gram,I spent a couple days in Boise, ID visiting my friend T’Rell and we had such a fun time! I stopped along the way at an REI to get some shorts, sandals, and a shirt for my trip. The shorts are the same make and model as some pants that I own and wear…

Hi Gram,I didn’t get nearly enough sleep, but I was eager to wake early and get to the park before it got too hot. I grabbed a quick breakfast, then got to the park at 6:50am. I had a timed entry pass for 7am in case I didn’t wake up in time, but it wasn’t…

Hi Gram,I was tired and sore when I woke this morning, but I didn’t want to sleep the day away. I did my morning exercises and stretches, got some things done on the computer, then packed my stuff and headed downstairs to hang out with Mark. He offered to cook some eggs and we had…

Hi Gram,Another beautiful day in the mountains! I was a little sore this morning and objected when my alarm went off, but I got up and did my morning routine anyway. After breakfast, Mark and I decided to the the bikes out for another ride. We stopped by the local deli to grab sandwiches for…

Hi Gram,I just can’t get enough of this wonderful life! I woke up a touch sore after our hike yesterday and had a little bit of a brain fog, but I’m finding that when I have good, understanding friends around me the brain fog isn’t as stressful. I caught up on some tasks on the…

Hi Gram,Happy Friday! I got up and did my morning routine of brain exercises and breakfast, then Mark and I loaded up the truck and headed to grab sandwiches and go for a hike. Feeling guilty that we were out enjoying nature and leaving Milo home in the house, we brought Milo the dog so…

Hi Gram,I woke up this morning and took the chance to have a slow, lazy morning. I read a little, chatted with my friend T’Rell, and had some tea and chatted with Mark. It felt good to take it easy and let me mind and body rest a little. Some days I’m excited and eager,…

Hi Gram,Mark and Katie let me rest a little today after all my driving and hiking the past few days. My brain needed a day to process all the fun I’d been having and my body needed a little recovery. I got some basic chores and errands done, but mostly rested and read my book.…

Hi Gram,I slept like a baby last night, then woke up and headed downstairs after my brain exercises and stretching. Katie and Mark discussed which trails might be accessible with the snow melted away enough to pass through, with terms and numbers like “the 401” or “Oh Be Joyful” that were code for things I…

Hi Gram,I am just having such an amazing time visiting friends, building new memories, seeing the beauty of nature, and documenting it all for you. To be honest, though, I have somewhat selfish ulterior motives to writing this all down – I get to live it all again for the first time when I go…