Author Archives: sojournnation

The Personal Side of History

I have been thinking a lot about history lately, which fills my head with unattributed quotes like: “History is written by the victors” and “Those who forget their history are destined to repeat it.” History, also, always feels distant, as though it has only ever been something that happened long ago, or far away, evenContinue reading “The Personal Side of History”

The Most Important Question

My friend Val gave me a writing prompt a few days ago, along with the challenge to write every two weeks. Which, if you look through my post history, you will see is quite a challenge. **Insert uncomfortable smirk here** The prompt came from a podcast she listens to by Kara Loewentheil and the episodeContinue reading “The Most Important Question”

…And Now I Have a Goal!

I love Colorado. Regardless of how often I might complain about the increasing traffic and the ridiculous housing prices, I still can’t convince myself to call anywhere else home. And if I’m honest, I can’t really blame myself either. It is too gorgeous here to ever want to leave. Whether you stick to the RockyContinue reading “…And Now I Have a Goal!”

Love, Loss, and in Between

Today would have been my Mom’s 57th birthday. She passed away in May of last year and this is the second birthday she hasn’t been here for. She has missed two Mother’s Days, two Thanksgivings, and one Christmas. I’m not entirely sure why I feel the need to count the missed holidays, but I do.Continue reading “Love, Loss, and in Between”

Travel Time Out

I love to travel! A fact which, if you know me at all or have read any of my other writing, is in no way surprising. I could spend hours floating in the ocean, hanging in a hammock in the mountains, or driving through “flyover” states. For reasons I don’t fully understand, I am theContinue reading “Travel Time Out”

So… Let’s Talk Insecurities

I wish I knew the right combination of letters needed to properly articulate the awkward sound of apprehension that just oozed out of my mouth after typing that title. You know that sound right? Somewhere between “oh” and “agh” but completely permeated with an essence of avoidance… Oh! Just me? Well, that’s uncomfortable. I knowContinue reading “So… Let’s Talk Insecurities”

Taking a Little Time…

Well, hello again! I know it has been a while since my last post and I honestly wish I had a good reason for the hiatus… I don’t. Apparently I am just very inconsistent in my writing, but what’s life without a little room for improvement? So if you are one of the few whoContinue reading “Taking a Little Time…”

Peak-to-Peak Byway

Table of Contents The City of Black Hawk Golden Gate Canyon State Park Moffat Tunnel Nederland Allenspark Estes Park If you are starting this drive from Denver and have some extra time, I highly recommend making your way to Black Hawk by weaving through Clear Creek Canyon on US Hwy 6. Along with beautiful canyonContinue reading “Peak-to-Peak Byway”

So… This is 2020?

Wow. What. A. Year… I don’t know about all of you, but 2020 has left me speechless at every turn. It feels as though I spend my time oscillating between sadness, outrage, and trying to be grateful for what I do have. My heart aches and has been torn apart by personal tragedy and fromContinue reading “So… This is 2020?”