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About the light

by Kim May 25, 2013

We have been four days on the Annapurna Circuit already. We have walked through the humid valley of the Marsyangdi Nadi River, past banana trees and the flush of tropical flowers. Then, upward. Climbing into the Manang valley, tromping like pilgrims towards the largest mountains in the world.

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Quotes about working hard

by Kim May 22, 2013

20 of my favorite quotes about working hard

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At Blackwater Pond

by Kim May 19, 2013

At Blackwater Pond. A poem by Mary Oliver.

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Links I love around the internet and beyond

by Kim May 15, 2013

A compilation of stuff I love on the internet and beyond.

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Antilamentation

by Kim May 12, 2013

Antilamentation. A poem by Dorianne Laux.

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Quotes about writing

by Kim May 8, 2013

30 of my favorite quotes about writing.

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A break for the mountains

by Kim May 4, 2013

Brian and I are headed to the mountains again, this time for up to a month as we slowly navigate the Annapurna Circuit. We’ve got plans to explore lakes, mountains, temples and tiny villages as well as spend long, lazy afternoons at the tea houses in our pajamas reading books we’ve picked up about the region.

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A trek to Annapurna Base Camp in photos

by Kim May 2, 2013

To reach Annapurna Base Camp it’s a difficult but beautiful 8-day walk high into the Himalayan mountains. Annapurna 1, near base camp, is the tenth highest peak in the world.

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A year ago I left my job

by Kim April 29, 2013

One year ago I left my job (and income) behind, scared to death but hopeful that following the truth that beat inside my chest was real and meaningful and deserved attention.

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A body in the river

by Kim April 19, 2013

There is a dead body in the river. It is a woman. I know because she is naked, face-up between two giant boulders near the riverbank.

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For those of you contemplating your own bold move

by Kim April 17, 2013

“Figure out what your purpose is in life, what you really and truly want to do with your time and your life; then be willing to sacrifice everything and then some to achieve it. If you are not willing to make the sacrifice then keep searching.” – Quintina Ragnacci

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