It was the summer of 1988 and one of my friend's older sisters just bought a brand new Honda. She told him he could keep it for a week while she was out of town, but he could only drive it where needed. I think you know where this story is headed... So, we took … Continue reading Memento Mori
We just finished a 7.5 mile hike of Panther Creek Falls in Clarkesville, GA about 1 hour north of home. It was a spur of the moment, let's take a Friday hike! I am sore, I am tired and I loved it! We took Onyx on his first long hike and swim. The top was … Continue reading Getting Back to Nature
The words on this page will do no justice to the natural beauty we experienced on this adventure. For several months we anticipated this trip. Our lust to wander through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and knowingly finding sites off the beaten path. We flew into Las Vegas witnessing a spectacular 3 hour … Continue reading Travels in Zion, Bryce and Valley of Fire
Ahhh, the year of COVID-19... the plague that stopped the world (minus these mask-toting globetrotters). We decide to roll the dice, grab tickets, and make our way to a more remote section of the island. Dreams of relaxation, beautiful beaches, and local delicacy danced in our heads on the enchanted Eve of Christmas. We were … Continue reading Adventures in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Being southern is pretty awesome, but being southern on Thanksgiving is a slice of heaven! After a few rounds with the turkey, dressing, broccoli casserole and too many sides to list (and an early a.m. 10k for me and 13.1 for Rachel) we headed to Charleston for some desired down time! Driving on Thanksgiving night … Continue reading Ole South Thanksgiving in Charleston
Life begins whenever you choose to let it. Finding love, in your 40's and bringing together kids from each side is an adventure. This summer we gathered the bulk of our kids, mom & pets out the door for St. Simons Island, GA. Who knew that Prince's "Purple Rain", a night of karaoke and huge … Continue reading 1st Blended Vacation
I rarely say "no" and in the past several years decided when asked "do you want to ____", just say "yes" and go for it. Rachel asked, "want to hike to a remote inn with only one way in and out and stay the night", my reply is below. 5 miles into the woods we … Continue reading Hike Inn
Alex Putman 