Some time ago, a local writer interviewed me about the advantages of getting outside to walk on trails and paths and sidewalks. The resulting article sparked questions from readers, which prompted me to write about how I became a Granite State walker. I can hope this inspires soon-to-be-walkers everywhere. (And for a bit more inspiration,Continue reading “Becoming a Granite State Walker”
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A fine bumpy start to Lent
I didn’t spend Ash Wednesday waiting in line to get a cross on my forehead. I had a different memento mori: a day on the highways of the northeast corridor, racing home from Florida to beat a winter storm. The New Jersey Turnpike is an aptly penitential place. Buckled into our car’s passenger seat asContinue reading “A fine bumpy start to Lent”
Spring on the Rail Trails
On a rail trail, spring is about the conditions, not the calendar. Snow and ice give way to mud season. Before you know it, the trailsides are greening up, signaling a time for tuning up bikes and putting away boots. If winter kept you indoors, spring will nudge you outside. It’s tempting to get backContinue reading “Spring on the Rail Trails”
Ellen Kolb 