Wild Specific Tangent

Thoughts of a Colorado mom of three adult children, writing to maintain sanity and intellectual activity in a topsy-turvy world. All questions welcome, no topic safe.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Web Makes the Weaver

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Afternoon sunlight filtered through the shifting tapestry of autumn leaves as I walked with Hana, one of my hiking companions, our conversat...

Monday, September 15, 2025

The Unlikely and Unimaginable

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In my last post, I shared Rebecca Solnit's uplifting words: "The grounds for hope are simply that we don't know what will happe...

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Seeking Balance, Arms Outstretched

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"I'm convinced that the best time is always now, and the best memory is always tomorrow." - Kilian Jornet The transition back ...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Restraint Collapse

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A New York Times headline caught my attention: "End of day meltdowns are not just for kids: but there are ways to avoid them." I...

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Never Say Never: A Lesson in Staying Open

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Colorado nurtures a passionate subculture of hikers who "bag 14-ers"—translated for the uninitiated, this means they've summit...

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