Loon

A happily married housewife who grew up in the Cumberland Valley of south-central PA surrounded by farmers & factory workers, ya know, good ole fashioned American folks that work hard, love God, country, and their families. I enjoy writing and believe life should be approached with healthy sense of humor. I've served my country (U.S. Navy '83-'88) and have tried to serve my family and my God well. I believe that we are never too old to play and that when we quit playing, we grow old! Spread joy, it's free and does the body good!

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Get Lost in Harper’s Ferry

Get Lost in Harper’s Ferry

It was a perfect spring day.  Temperatures were in the low 70s with sunny skies sparkling off the azure blue water of the Potomac River. 

May 14, 2013 : Loon
Mr. Burns’ Mouse

Mr. Burns’ Mouse

“The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain, For promised joy.”       -- Robert

Apr 12, 2013 : Loon
And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is…

Ding...ding...ding Announcer enters center ring and reaches for the descending microphone.  The contestants stand sweating and weary but his

Apr 2, 2013 : Loon
Red Light, Green Light

Red Light, Green Light

Initially I had planned on an April 1st start date for my hike.  Being that it was April Fool's Day and so many of my friends and family thought (and

Mar 24, 2013 : Loon

You know that feeling when your car has engine trouble and everyone is passing you while you do 40 in a 55 zone....welcome to my hike. The

Mar 11, 2013 : Loon
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

What's a girl to do about her hair?  There'll be no gels, mouse, sprays, blow dryers or curling iron going in the backpack and the salon shampoo

Feb 21, 2013 : Loon
Slip Slidin’ Away

Slip Slidin’ Away

Old school alert!!  Do you guys remember these?      I loved getting the opportunity to get out in the snow and cold and ride one of these down a

Feb 6, 2013 : Loon
And They’re Off!

And They’re Off!

One week into the new year and we have at least 3 northbound thru hikers on their way to Mt. Katahdin according to the register at Amicalola Falls

Jan 7, 2013 : Loon
A Brief Note on Blogs

A Brief Note on Blogs

In my introduction, I forgot to mention that I maintain a blog at where I publish articles and stories of a slightly different nature than what I

Dec 18, 2012 : Loon
Bird Migration

Bird Migration

How does a bird know when it's time to migrate?  Some scientist believe that it has to do with dropping temperatures and the amount of daylight

Dec 18, 2012 : Loon