Month: August 2023

Laurel Falls in Hampton, TN

The trail to Laurel Falls in Hampton, TN (not to be confused with Laurel Falls near Gatlinburg, TN) was by far the hardest hike that I’ve done so…

Sycamore Shoals State Park

Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, TN is a great place to stop and take a walk if you’re in the area. It’s right next to the hospital,…

How The Novel Turtle Started

This is a story about how sometimes negative self-talk can get the best you. A story about learning to value our own thoughts over our worries about what…

What is Free Writing

Have you ever heard of something called “free writing”? It’s a process that some people use to work through decisions, to gain clarity, or to clear out the…