Monthly Archives: June 2023

Just Wait

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Laura Alford, PhD

I made the mistake of complaining about some age-related ailment to my mother. Her ominous response: Just wait. Mark and I met a bunch of Louisiana ex-pats in the North Carolina mountains. They said there was a hiking club. I … Continue reading →

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Les Feux Follet

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Laura Alford, PhD

Les feux follet or will o’ the wisp. They were featured in Disney’s Merida and I saw some last weekend in the Pisgah National Forest. Mark and I went on a guided tour with lots of other people around, but … Continue reading →

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