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Mar 19, 20211 min read
Sendero Esperanza Trail
TUCSON, AZ Finally got to see a desert sunset! I was finally able to peel Deb away from her work long enough to hike Sendero Esperanza...
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Mar 17, 20212 min read
Jared & Katie!
TUCSON, AZ Super excited to meet up with family along the way! The highlight of visiting Tucson was getting to see Jared & Katie and...
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Mar 17, 20212 min read
Seven Falls via Bear Canyon Road
TUCSON, AZ Hike number two in the books! Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody! Celebrated my Irish heritage by driving out to Sabino...
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Mar 14, 20211 min read
Shana Hikes Bridal Wreath Falls
TUCSON, AZ I officially took the first hike of my trip! The great thing about working east coast hours from the west coast is that, while...
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Mar 13, 20212 min read
The Car Situation Resolution
PHOENIX, AZ Old car stored. New car secured. Remember the car dilemma? Well, thanks to the generosity of good friends (and, by good...
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Mar 12, 20211 min read
Subscriber Update
Mom and Dad subscribed. Finally. They give the blog two thumbs up. They say it's kind of funny and some people might get a kick out of...
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Mar 12, 20214 min read
How to Pack for 6 Months on the Road
The Challenge: Warm weather. Cold weather. Casual clothes. Hiking clothes. Six months. Two suitcases. Go. The next big challenge for this...
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Mar 11, 20211 min read
Mom & Dad finally checked out my blog.
And they still haven't subscribed. My parents finally decided to check out my blog. Here are snippets of the conversation, in no...
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
And the Adventure Officially Begins
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Monday, March 8, 2021 - the adventures of this modern day vagabond officially began today! My movers arrived at 9:00 am...
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Mar 6, 20212 min read
Shana Hikes Sky Meadows
WEST OF WASHINGTON, DC Just getting my training on for the hikes out west. Today, I hiked Sky Meadows with Ellen and Lori. Sky Meadows is...
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Mar 3, 20211 min read
I am halfway homeless.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is getting REAL! Back in the old days, closing on a house was a little party. You would have the buyer and their...
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Mar 1, 20211 min read
Packing Party!
Just in case you were wondering, my Mom and my sister, Brianne, are my two favorite people! They rolled into town this past weekend for a...
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Feb 25, 20211 min read
First Stop: Arizona
Finally, sunshine, warm weather, and friends I haven't seen in ages. First stop on this crazy journey: Arizona! I fly into Phoenix on 13...
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Feb 20, 20212 min read
Wheels Out West
Getting rid of my old car is half the battle. Now, to find a car out west... Clearly I will need a ride while traveling out west. The...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read
The Car Situation
I'm trying to figure out what to do with my car. It's a situation. The Virginia Car I have a car in Virginia and I need to figure out...
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Feb 14, 20211 min read
A Musing I Just Had
I suddenly realized why I am single. I am middle aged. Homeless. And will soon technically live with my parents. I'll be killing it on...
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Feb 13, 20212 min read
Where will I put my things?
Looks like I'm moving in with Mom and Dad. Now that I'm selling my home, I need to figure out a few things. What is my address? Ok, so...
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Feb 8, 20211 min read
So, I decided to sell my house.
Sell my house. Put everything in storage. Head west for a new adventure. Your first question is likely: where are you going to live?...
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Feb 3, 20212 min read
Who is Shana and Why Is She Taking a Hike?
Hi! I am Shana, a middle-aged IT Sales professional in the DC area. After several months of working remotely because of COVID, with...
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