June 2026
Books read: Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit Gate of the Sun by Elias Khoury (translated by Humphrey Davies) More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Trails walked: Gavilan Ridge out towards Gold Hill near Taos, NM (June 8th) Beaver Mountain Loop from Deer Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park (June 11th) Pawnee Peak in the Indian Peaks Wilderness near Ward (June 18th) Battle Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park (June 24th) Song(s) of the month: Rosalía’s album Lux June Summary: A lot happened this month. Our dog died. He was 14 years old and had reached the point where he couldn’t walk anymore. We both agreed it was time and had him put down peacefully here at our house by a very caring Vet. Buddy wasn’t the most lovable dog in the world, but he was part of our family for the best 8 years of his 14 year life. I find myself heading to the utility room every morning to feed him before realizing that he’s no longer here. Such a...