Tag Archives: Parenting

Raising boys

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Ozark Hiker

  I’ll admit, I don’t always feel like I have a handle on fatherhood.  That initial shock I felt as I drove Bear Bait home from the hospital – you know, that terrifying realization that they just gave an infant … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Eyebrow

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ozark Hiker

Started out as a cold morning and I trusted the weather report a bit too much.  Dressed the boys in track pants and long sleeves.  Bear Bait was excited to wear some of his Christmas present gear, particularly an under-armor … Continue reading →

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Exploring Devil’s Eyebrow

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ozark Hiker

We’ve had a long run of beautiful, Spring-like days this Winter.   Momma had signed up to jump in Beaver Lake for the Polar Bear Plunge and there was no way I was going to hang out lake-side in the cold … Continue reading →

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Life happened

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Ozark Hiker

So, Friday night around midnight I was sitting in the E.R. with my wife.  I sort-of expected to end up in the emergency room – but not so quickly and not for these reasons.  After work she complained of chest … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ozark Hiker

It isn’t often I go back to my home town, but this past break I spent 5 days there.  At my family’s recommendation, I booked all five days at what they told me was the best hotel Inn in the … Continue reading →

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From the mouth of Bear Bait . . .

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Momma was hugging up Bear Bait yesterday afternoon while he was vegging out on the couch, recuperating from the hike and catching up on his cartoon time.  He isn’t a very physically affectionate type, but he endures it manfully from … Continue reading →

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BHT – October 1st & 2nd

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Sunday, 10/2/11 Day 2 Woke up in the best way imaginable.  Cocooned in a pocket of dark warmth, cold enough to almost-but-not-quite see my breath outside.  Forest noises.  The sound of Kat bringing the fire back to life.  The boys … Continue reading →

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Butterfield Hiking Trail – October 1st & 2nd

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Saturday, 10/1/11 Day 1 Every season that isn’t Summer is my favorite season to hike.   At least at the beginning, anyway.   I’m all excited about the new weather patterns and the new foliage make-over it brings.  Near the end, I’ll … Continue reading →

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So long, Summer

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Feels so good to have those nasty sweltering days behind us.  Still long-dreaming about Spring and the OHT, but we have my two favorite hiking seasons between now and then. Next big boy-hike will be our annual pumpkin carving out … Continue reading →

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Lake Chicot State Park

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

The last entry gave me a chance to talk about Devil’s Den State Park, one that I end up visiting and writing about a lot.  Not only is it close to home, but it is one of my two favorite … Continue reading →

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