Dream a Little Dream

Fall to your knees, little one
Bow your head
And say your prayers

Clasp your hands together, little one
Whisper those innocent words
To the Lord above

Know that He is listening, little one
Crawl back under the covers
And remember that He loves you

Now close your eyes, little one
Let the Sand Man come
And whisk you away to far away places

Snuggle closer, little one
There are no monsters here
Only teddy bears and Princesses

Continue to dream, little one
The dawn has not yet broken
And the stars still shine for you

Sleep tightly, little one
Until morning comes
Just dream...

20 Things I Learned from Backpacking

    1.      A “day hike” means nine miles, not a stroll through the woods

    2.      The ground is incredibly comfortable after a day hike

    3.      Toilets are under-appreciated

    4.      So are showers

    5.      People freak out when you start to bleed, even if it’s only a little

    6.      Steri-pens are like little light sabers that attack the bacteria in the water

    7.      One good fall isn’t enough

    8.      Always use the buddy system

    9.      Water is always better in your belly than on your belt

   10.     Never bring your good sunglasses

   11.     How to start a fire 

   12.     Rock a loungers can’t be delivered to your home

   13.    Skipping rocks is an art form

   14.    Don’t try to trail run.  Ever.

   15.    Don’t fall off the log so you don’t scare the fish away

   16.    Balance is the key to not falling off the log

   17.    Firewood is hard to find around a stream

   18.    Flat ground is sacred

   19.    Don’t stand in front of a diamond back, even if you think it’s cool

   20.    You grow a lot closer to a person after you’re stuck in the woods with them for three days