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Review: July 2017 Cairn Box
She was a few months into a Cairn subscription box and couldn’t say enough fun things about it.
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I’m a little excited
For the first decade of our marriage, my dear husband refused to agree to take our family camping. In fact, this conversation became a running joke between us: Me: Hey! You know what would be fun? Karl: Let me guess…CAMPING? Me: Yes! Karl: NO. I grew up with many wonderful camping experiences with my grandparents,…
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Even the memory releases tension
Exactly one week ago, I was sitting on the banks of the Sipsey River beneath a cloudless sky filled with stars so bright I didn’t need the aid of a flashlight. Silver undersides of dried Mountain Magnolia leaves reflected the moonlight, nature’s nightlights scattered on the forest floor. Every few minutes, lightning lit the sky…
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For my mental health
I went camping again with my boy scout a couple of weekends ago. It may seem strange to many, but living outside, breathing fresh air for about 48 hours helps to refresh my mind and spirit. Karl once purchased a spa day for my birthday. I would feel bad for never using my gift were…
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Camping in Chattanooga
I spent the weekend at a small campground in Chattanooga, TN, with our scout troop. Here’s the view from my tent: Raccoon Mountain Campground offers several fun activities: swimming (if the season is right), caving, arcade, and go-karts. It used to offer batting cages, panning for gold, a hanging-cable-car ride up the mountain, and hang-gliding.…
Leslie Wiggins 