Category: The Adirondacks

• A Dark And Sad Anniversary

  [Steve’s grave. Monroe, Louisiana. Photo is mine.] The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there. ~~ L. P. Hartley On Friday, November 22, I will step away from whatever social engagement I may be involved in…and I will look up to a cloud or maybe a single star. And I will remember.…

  patrickjegan

  November 21, 2024

  Adirondacks, death, Friendship, Holding onto the Past, Love, Melancholy Thoughts, Memories, Mountains and Memories, North Country Life, Real Personal History, The Adirondacks

  #hypothermia, Adirondacks, death, hiking, nature, new-york, Travel

• The Persistence of Memory: Chris, Bill and High Adventures

  Where’s my high quality mug? ~~ Bill Zeller On a very chilly afternoon in early December, Mariam and I stood in the doorway of a friend’s house in Dunbarton, NH. The warmth of his hand infused me and the gleam in his eyes inspired me. We went in, met his wife, Anne and Pepper, their…

  patrickjegan

  December 17, 2023

  canoe, Childhood, Family, Friendship, History, Memories, Mountains and Memories, non-fiction, owego ny, Real Personal History, The Adirondacks

  #campingmemories, #memoriesofcanoes, Adirondacks, Dunbarton NH, Friendship

• Uneasy Walks

  “Sometimes the fear won’t go away, so you’ll have to do it afraid.” ~~Anon [Image from Ghosts. Myths. Folklore. Legends. Facebook Group] The information regarding the image above is from a subgroup (All That’s Interesting) of the FB group mentioned in the credits. Confused? Let’s move forward. This is about the Dark Watchers–and a few…

  patrickjegan

  October 26, 2023

  Adirondacks, California, Fables & Folklore, Ghost Story, Ghosts, Mountains and Memories, Myth and Mythology, Nature, North Country Life, Real Personal History, Religion, The Adirondacks

  folklore, Ghost Skepticism, Rationality, X-Files

• Yesterday, Two Loves Walked Out Of My Door

  One of my loves walked out of my building and out of my life. It was a lovely late morning. I was handed $50.00. We parted with only a few words. Then, around 4:00 pm, a second love departed. I was left hold $150.00. Cash. Unmarked bills. I know what your thinking, but it’s far…

  patrickjegan

  August 6, 2023

  Adirondacks, Blogging, Childhood, Creativity, Dreams and Goals, Family, Holding onto the Past, Melancholy Thoughts, Memories, New York City, Real Personal History, seniors, The Adirondacks

  Adirondacks, New York City, Northville-Lake Placid Trail, Scary Experiences, Solo Hiking