Category: Hiking
What’s Happening
“Anything that can happen can happen to you.”... Read More
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 ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Prevaricate
Prevaricate Verb: Speak or act in an evasive way Example: “he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions” Autumn colors on Cave Creek... Read More
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... Read More
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 ... Read More
Hiking and Life
“Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout th... Read More