By Darlene – Katie’s Mom Usually if Katie Martinez says we are going somewhere I say “Great! Let’s Go!” But this time, when she said we were hiking Half Dome……I wouldn’t even read about this adventure like the others in the crew were doing. It scared me too much. I had someone else to do […]
Lagom Adventures attempting Half Dome at Yosemite National Park!
Our second book selection was going to start in June, and I wanted something with a good summer feel. I am a sucker for road trips. I would much prefer to drive than fly. Not because of any fears, but I want to see all that I can of America along the way. So I […]
Hello Lagom Adventurers! We’re Back!! Many of you may have been wondering what’s been going on with us lately since we haven’t had any new blog posts other than our Weekly Recommendations. Well….this little thing called “LIFE” happened! Caroline and I have been exceptionally busy the last several months. Caroline’s son had knee surgery and […]
When we post that we are doing a group hike or invite others to join us for a spur-of-the-moment hike, my mom is always asking, “Can I do this one?” She likes to be supportive in our adventures, but isn’t up for any crazy or too strenuous hiking. So I thought I would share a […]
What’s that old saying? “April showers bring May flowers.” If that’s the case, then May should be loaded with them! It’s done nothing but rain for the past month. And when part of your job is an Athletic Director in charge of two baseball teams and a softball team, that’s not good! I’ve spent most […]
For some odd know reason, I have always had a fascination with roller derby. Maybe it stems from as a kid watching roller derby on television. I would turn the channel (yes, an actual knob) to find one of the seven channels we had that carried women’s roller derby. I remember a team called the […]
Have you ever set a goal or had certain expectations and things just didn’t turn out as planned? It happens to me all the time to be honest, but I’ve been lucky for the most part in relation to Caroline and mine’s hiking adventures. Even when we just wing it, we still have met or […]
Today I turned 43. I’m in my 40s. I’m middle aged. I can remember high school like it was yesterday but it was 25 years ago. How did that happen? Where did my 30s go? I’m 43 and probably the most comfortable I have ever been with myself. I probably know myself better than I […]
As Caroline and I have mentioned before, we are both teachers. So here it is on a Friday evening about 4:00 and I’m still here at school, waiting until it’s time to take my son to the school dance. Life of a teacher….right?!?! As I’m sitting here, scrolling through the school’s newspaper, I come across […]
