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I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. – Joan Didion
Should I be embarrassed that at the very ripe age of 47 I still do not have a solid answer to this question? I am moving in the right direction, though the bounds are not clearly defined. If I were to follow my passions, I would read academic books on…
My post the other day about Christian Schmidt generated lots of comments, so I thought several Alabamenagerie readers may be blessed by reading the obituary…
I love living in a university town. Whether it’s sports, exhibits, plays, or concerts, something is always happening. I try to take advantage of those…
Gray. Wet. Cold. Sounds muted by the constant drizzle outside the window. The kids and I finished up our lessons, ate a bite, snuggled up…
Today I am giving thanks and praise for the life of Christian Schmidt. Early this morning, Christian opened his eyes and beheld the face of…

I’m Leslie, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an outdoor enthusiast who writes about what she’s reading, seeing, and thinking.