Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Hike #3 in 2025 We’ve tried this hike before, but it was too hot last time and we dubbed it a winter activity. Obvi had to print out Junior Ranger workbooks! One of my New Year’s resolutions was to go for at least one hike per month. Another goal was to spend time with “church … Continue reading Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Hidden Valley Hike

Hike #2 for 2025 This was a co-op led/organized hike. Technically speaking, I’m actually on the hiking committee, but that’s just because the main leader requested some “support”. I still feel pretty new to the area and I’m grateful to have friends who’ve lived here longer and have great ideas for places to hike! I … Continue reading Hidden Valley Hike

First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

I Brake for Library Book Sales

Another day, another library book sale haul. Oh, and I won the tote bag in the library’s summer reading raffle drawing! Right now we’re reading/listening to “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks (with dad) and “All-of-a-Kind Family” by Sydney Taylor (car rides without dad). 📚 What are you reading/listening to?

Science Comics: Hidden Agenda

Hi friends! I’m posting about the subtle hidden LGBTQ+ agenda that my children discovered in these two books. We have been collecting the “Science Comics” series and have really enjoyed previous titles. I had established brand trust and ordered these two books without checking reviews or previewing them. The “Electricity” book has the main character … Continue reading Science Comics: Hidden Agenda