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Hiking

Skin

Skin is waterproof. Keep going in the rain. Photo is from Charney, France just as a massive thunder storm was breaking up.

Trail Making

“Trail making takes longer than trail following.“ An important thing to remember when planning. Photo is of the Circumference Trail at Piestewa Peak. It is being rebuilt be a group of dedicated volunteers who work on it every Sunday morning.

Possessions

“Enjoy your possessions, but be able to live just as happily without them.” Epictetus Greek Stoic Philosopher Photo is of Four Peaks from the Massacre Grounds trail in the Superstition Mountains.

Force

“The first rule of civilized international relations is that a country does not seize another country’s territory by force.” Kevin Williamson

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Words Seldom Seen: Eructation

Eructation Noun: A formal way of saying belch or burp. Example: “An eructation from Napoleon would have been referred to as a burp in a regular soldier.” Photo is of Peter B. illustrating a Third Order Saguaro.

Words Seldom Seen: Polymath

Polymath Noun: A person with a very wide breadth of knowledge. Example: “We all agreed that her encyclopedic knowledge made her a polymath.” Photo: Cave Creek, Arizona with a cactus forest in the background.

Words Seldom Seen: Scullion

Scullion Noun: a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks, typically washing the pots and pans. Example: “Dad was the designated scullion during the Thanksgiving feast.” Photo is of me and Mojo (Peter’s dog) on Cave Creek south of Seven Springs.