I'm writing my 501st post in my car. Don't worry, I'm not driving. Danny has both hands on the wheel, but he's going 85 MPH in the right lane. I know! I've always called him an old man with a hat, but he's cruising today. The speed limit is 80. I love it! We're in... Continue Reading →
Ready for a Wild Ride?
I'm ready. My bags are packed and the drinks are on ice. Soon, I'll be on the road. My husband, Danny, and I will travel almost thousand miles in two days. We've driven more miles in less time, but plan to stop along the way. What kind of adventures are ahead? There will be quite... Continue Reading →
A Shia LaBeouf Hitchhiking Update #TAKEMEANYWHERE
Good morning Wild Riders and Happy Summer to you! Remember when I met Shia LaBeouf in May? Well he, Nastja Ronkko, and Luke Turner have been hitchhiking since May 23rd. Every day, they have posted their new coordinates at noon on Twitter and have taken a ride from whomever picks them up first. GPS placed... Continue Reading →
Random Acts of Chat – He was kidding, Roxy
With several California trips on the horizon and a vacation in Vancouver and Whistler planned for the end of July, I had to scramble to book a kennel for our Bichon, Roxy. I'm not sure what the price per day is in your area, but it has gotten expensive here in Boulder. My husband, Danny,... Continue Reading →
How to Add Excitement to Your Life
Remember when you were a kid and you went out exploring, wide-eyed and full of enthusiasm? What happened to that childlike wonder? Are you so bored, you find yourself watching Bachelor in Paradise and realize you've hit a new low? Here are a few ideas to keep summer from becoming a yawnfest. Take a stay-cation.... Continue Reading →
Is it safe to go back in the water?
When I read in the newspaper that Jaws would be shown at a local pool, I had to go. The last time I saw it in its entirety was in a Madison, Wisconsin theater in 1975. When a bloated dead guy floated out of a capsized boat's window, I kicked the seat ahead of me... Continue Reading →
Feel Like Summer is Slipping Away?
Once the 4th of July has been celebrated, the lazy days of summer accelerate at warp speed. Soon, our shadows will stretch, the leaves will begin to change and the kids will head back to school. I've learned how to slow down this special time of year while the days are long and warm. Want... Continue Reading →
Friday Photo and an Invitation!
Happy TGIF Wild Riders! Want to have fun and get one of your Instagram or Twitter posts featured? Tweet or Instagram your photos while walking, running, hiking or having any kind of outdoor adventure. Include the hashtag #WRFChallenge. I'll pick a few to post here on the Wild Ride. It's summer. Time to enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Join The Wild Rider Fitness Challenge
Hey Wild Riders! Are you ready to be challenged? I'm back to my wild adventures and thought we could have a little fun this summer. Many of you already exercise, but some of you are only well-intentioned. I know. I've been there too. Here's how you can become fit while receiving exposure for your blog... Continue Reading →
Gapers Cheat Summer! Another Wild Photo Adventure
Summer began last Saturday and many of you probably gardened, went to a farmer's market or festival. I did what any Wild Rider would do on the first day of summer. I skied! My husband, Danny, and I wore "gaper" attire for the last day at Arapahoe Basin. According to the Urban Dictionary, "A gaper... Continue Reading →