So fellow travelers, oh hey yes, I am still here, wandering about the trails of life’s journey. Summit Trail, Mt. Arab New York Someone asked me recently if things had “become so terrible,” because I have not posted in quite a while. “Oh No,” I replied, “quite the contrary- my life is truly wonderful these […]
All posts in category Gratitude
Finding the Shore Again
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on October 2, 2018
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Summer’s Gift
So fellow travelers, it took a Fire Dragon who appeared in the sky after a powerful thunderstorm, daring me to chase the sunset, to shake off the sadness of this passing of an extraordinary summer of adventures. As I ran through wet grass and puddles in the street words tumbled out in to this haiku~ […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 3, 2018
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The Mom on the Southbound Train
So fellow travelers, reflecting on the many memorable moments which graced my week with this new found community, I could write posts for days to come. Who could ask for S’more than roasting marshmallows after the beach dinner concert? There is the story of the dog who came to the movies, the fan who would have […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 23, 2018
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The Diner at the End of the Pier
So fellow travelers, traveling solo there are moments when the reality of being alone washes over you. Eating in restaurants as a single patron is one of those times, so finding a spot with a welcoming vibe is a blessing. Eggs on toast done right Comforts of home with a view Diners are a […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 21, 2018
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The Fan with the Switchfoot Sneakers
“We play music because we love it, but we also play music because we want to see things change… within ourselves and in the world around us. These are songs of hope and new beginnings, and we’re always trying to get better at living that out.” Tim Foreman Stories Behind the Songs: Vessel Bags Interview […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 20, 2018
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Coasting
So fellow travelers, grab some sunscreen and a towel, we are going to the beach! There is something sacred embedded in that moment of catching a first glimpse of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. This time, that first glimpse came while riding the Coaster, a local train which runs between San Diego and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 18, 2018
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Bookends
So fellow travelers, today marks the start of a new solar year in this grand adventure of life. Reflecting on the bookends of the first and last days Team Fairbanks-Rahalski at the summit of Pinnacle Peak Trail in Rainier National Park I can see the origami of insights and growth created by the challenges weathered […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 16, 2018
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Fading West*
So fellow travelers, a friend who reads my blog posts commented on the line I used at the end of a recent entry. Their point was well taken. “Nothing in (my) life would ever be the same” is indeed a rather sweeping claim. Being aware of the hyperbolic aura it casts, I did not use […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 13, 2018
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Listen
“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow! You cataracts and hurricanoes, spout. Till you have drench’d our steeples, drown’d the cocks*!” King Lear Act 3 Scene 2 So fellow travelers, like many of my creative tribemates I write to process my experiences. Yet, sometimes our experiences overwhelm our capacity to express what we feel. Raging storms of […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 11, 2018
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Push to the Finish Line
So fellow travelers, returning home from the Verdi road trip I received an enthusiastic greeting from my devoted trail companion Ms Delilah Granted I am blessed to be greeted in a similar manner when I come in from a trip to the grocery store. A greeting shorter in duration with less yapping perhaps, but just […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 9, 2018
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