Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast

We may not choose our circumstances, but we certainly get to decide what we focus on.

In the meadow on Cape Horn Trail, near Washougal, Washington.

Dear Lovelies,

There are few things more humbling than trying to get back into shape. Two weeks ago, my doctor cleared me for physical therapy, so I've been starting to wrap my mind around how to get leaner and stronger again. Today, I went for my first solo hike since before February and was d…