I have to say, I wasn’t actually looking forward to attending the wedding at all. Don’t get me wrong, I had been friends with both the bride and groom since before they had ever even started dating. And it’s not that I don’t enjoy a good party, either. When it comes to weddings, it goes without saying that there’s going to be good food, good drinks, and terrible dancing (which, ironically enough, makes it good). These are all things that I should … [Read more...]
Walking the Appalachian Trail – Cheryl is ready to set off
Cheryl McCormick writes: In a few weeks I will take the first of millions of steps to cover 2187 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Well, who knows how far I will get. I am on schedule though, to leave as planned on my 63rd birthday, April 5th. My pack is ready; with winter clothes and 4 days of food it weighs 24 pounds. I have attached a photo of myself with all of my gear. This was taken in October during a shake-down hike in … [Read more...]
One woman’s journey to walk the Appalacian Trail
Peggy Daly-Masternak writes from Toledo, OH USA to support her Friend Cheryl... I would like to introduce you to the creative venture of my friend, Cheryl McCormick, in her upcoming project to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in the eastern US states (14 states in all!) over the course of six months, give or take, beginning on her 63rd birthday, April 5, 2013. I googled women +backpacking +blog and found my way to your site. I enjoy what you are … [Read more...]
