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Feb 22: Pain Beyond Frustration

Posted on February 22, 2021 by perlgurl

It’s been over a month since my wrist started hurting and it’s much worse at this point. I spent most the the past two weekends in pain and most of this past one I was either at the edge of … Continue reading →

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Post-surgery prep for backpacking trips

Posted on February 7, 2021 by perlgurl

After my first backpacking adventure last summer where I carried way too much weight, got soaking wet, and had an experience that some would say would turn them off backpacking forever, I’m somehow determined to do a couple of trips … Continue reading →

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“Grief is wild” – Motherland: Fort Salem

Posted on June 18, 2020 by perlgurl

I never know what’s going to trigger an emotional response. Today I sat down for lunch and to indulge in a bit of tv and ended up sobbing for 30 minutes.

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Random musings of the day

Posted on April 8, 2020 by perlgurl

I wanted to be a Zoologist when I grow up. Now that I am working from home due to COVID-19 I get to observe (albeit my own) animals during the day and feel like I have somewhat fulfilled my childhood … Continue reading →

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A lack of justice

Posted on January 28, 2019 by perlgurl

Yesterday we found out that the man who was sentenced to 10 years for the death of my daughter is already out in a half-way house and wanted to be released with an ankle monitor so for some sort of … Continue reading →

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Feeling like my heart is breaking

Posted on October 31, 2018 by perlgurl

I used to very rarely cry. Now I’m sitting at my desk balling my eyes out thinking about missing her since its Halloween and this was one of the holidays we used to really enjoy together, even when she was … Continue reading →

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Homestay

Posted on October 5, 2018 by perlgurl

Home all week with a virus brought into work by a coworker. Fever, coughing fits and sleepless night due to yet another inconsiderate person coming to work sick and spreading plague. The more horrifying part of this stay has been … Continue reading →

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I miss her so very much

Posted on September 27, 2018 by perlgurl

Every day, but some days hurt more than others….

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The first 28 miles

Posted on June 4, 2018 by perlgurl

Rode 28 miles on my bike last week, between Monday, May 28th and Saturday, June 2nd. My bike was held together somewhat with duct tape for the last eight miles.

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Denali Day 5, Wednesday July 5, A day of rest, a shower, a bear on the road and a ranger talk (no pics yet)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by perlgurl

  I decided yesterday after my big adventure hiking on the park road that I was going to take today easy. I slept until 10 again, had a nice breakfast of coconut yogurt with banana, some coffee, some yoga and … Continue reading →

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