by Katie Wright | Oct 21, 2018 | 31 Adventures, Adventurous Life
The sun was shining warmly when Chris and I pulled into a parking spot at the base of Mt. Adams. The neighborhood is a historic, tightly designed community on a steep mountain overlooking the Ohio river. Named for President John Adams, the hilltop boasts a stunning...
by Katie Wright | Oct 21, 2018 | 31 Adventures, Adventurous Life
It was 10 o’clock in the morning when I pulled up to my friend Chris’s house to tackle the adventures of the day. Along with rock climbing and competition rifle shooting, Chris is also a woodworker who literally builds boats in his spare time. He’s a good person to...
by Katie Wright | Oct 19, 2018 | 31 Adventures, Adventurous Life
I met Allen Johnson on the dance floor at the American-Czechoslovakian Club on Valley Street in East Dayton. He put out his hand with a grin as the accordion player belted out yet another Polka. Later, we’d struck up conversation and he told me about his latest book....
by Katie Wright | Oct 18, 2018 | 31 Adventures
Oh wow, that’s loud. A moment ago, all had been silent. Now a thundering “boom!” had penetrated the ear plugs and ear muffs I was wearing, startling me despite myself. I could feel it in my chest. My thoughts seemed loud now, too, in my head. Oh. Now I’m going to...
by Katie Wright | Oct 18, 2018 | 31 Adventures
Today did me so much good. As I sipped my coffee, I had looked around my apartment and plotted the adventure of the day: The Giveaway Purge. Unlike the movie “The Purge,” this event does not include a night of unbridled lawlessness, although I do have a game plan for...
by Katie Wright | Oct 15, 2018 | 31 Adventures
The sky was already deepening into gloom when I jumped in my car and headed south toward Highland County. I had been in a bit of a Sunday afternoon gloom myself, and had finally decided, at 4 p.m., that I just needed a really long walk through the woods. According to...
by Katie Wright | Oct 14, 2018 | 31 Adventures
The Kettering Rec Center is not an unfamiliar place. During my last year of law school, I used to get up early a few days a week and ice skate before class. Several competitive figure skaters used to practice there, and they kindly gave me tips. One of the last times...
by Katie Wright | Oct 13, 2018 | 31 Adventures
“OK girl, you ever hung cement siding before?” “No, actually,” I said. Bill grinned as he handed me a yellow tape measure, bright pink protective glasses, a work apron and a screwdriver. “Welp, that’ll change after today!” It had been chilly and clouded when I arrived...
by Katie Wright | Oct 9, 2018 | 31 Adventures
“OK, chase him up here!” The dust of the corral had stirred up and was softly glowing in the sunset. I found myself on a beautiful black gelding named Uno in the middle of the corral, reigns in hand, with my friend Kelly riding beside me. Kelly, my adventure buddy for...
by Katie Wright | Oct 9, 2018 | 31 Adventures
When I told my sister Sarah that one of my planned adventures was watching the sunrise from a cool location, she said, “You could just get up in time to see the sunrise. That’s something you’ve never done before.” Anyone who knows me will probably agree. I have never...
