This past Saturday, my dad visited, and we spent the afternoon in downtown Fredericksburg. We walked a lot- wandering past historic buildings, browsing through antique shops, and sitting down for lunch at Foode (so yummy) and ice cream at Blue Cow (also so yummy). It wasn’t a “wilderness” day, but it still felt like a…
Short Walk on the Beach 4/12/25
This past weekend, I visited Virginia Beach with some friends. The whole weekend, it was overcast, cold, rainy, and windy- not technically ideal for the beach. On Saturday morning, I took a solo walk along the beach. I didn’t stay long- just about an hour- but in that time, the experience became something more than…
Scenic Drive Through the Blue Ridge Mountains 3/21/25
This past weekend, I embarked on a solo sunrise drive through Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains from Amherst, Virginia to Fredericksburg, Virginia. I left early, before dawn, and spent nearly three hours winding through the scenic roads, windows rolled down, with classic rock on the radio. As the sun crept over the ridgelines, it cast light…
Paddleboarding on Lake Anna 3/4/25
Over spring break, I spent a couple of peaceful hours paddleboarding with friends on Lake Anna. The water was calm, and it was a fairly warm day. Being on the paddleboard made me feel weightless but grounded at the same time. Every small shift in my body was mirrored by the board beneath me. That…