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...
