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GSMNP Day 3: The Appalachian Trail and Birch Spring Gap Campground

Posted on 4 June 2009 by mark

We hiked Gregory Bald Trail back to the bald to discover a much different place.  After the bald, the trail was uninspiring.  The trail became interesting when we intersected the Appalachian Trail.  We ended the night Birch Spring Gap Campground … Continue reading →

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GSMNP Day 2: Gregory Bald

Posted on 3 June 2009 by mark

We continued on Wolf Ridge Trail to Gregory Bald.  We faced a steady incline all the way to Parson Bald and campsite 13.  Mud stuck to our boots. Mud smeared on our pants.  We climbed higher and higher, a challenge … Continue reading →

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Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desirings

Posted on 2 June 2009 by mark

My buddy Thom released another video at the barn. He covers Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desirings.  I’m excited that he’s joining a local talent show in his area.  He has a special talent and I can see that passion … Continue reading →

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Back Home from the Smokies

Posted on 31 May 2009 by mark

Lucky Foot, Nutty Cowboy, and I rolled up our driveway at 3am this morning from a ten hour drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  It was an AWESOME trip that I want to do all over again minus … Continue reading →

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Great Smoky Mountains Trip Itinerary

Posted on 23 May 2009 by mark

It’s time to get away from the hustle and bustle of suburban life to enjoy the solitude of nature’s grand beauty.   Heading out into nature calms, and relaxes me.  Each trip refocuses and re-energizes my life. This year my … Continue reading →

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Letting His Voice Be Heard

Posted on 22 May 2009 by mark

Meet my buddy Thom.  He brought the house down every time we visited Drum and Monkey on karaoke night and in my Aunt Joy’s living room.  For years I’ve been asking him to share his voice with the world.  I … Continue reading →

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One Drink to Remember and Another to Forget

Posted on 4 May 2009 by mark

The mixtape I’m sharing with you today is music that reflects the past few years.  It’s weighted towards country music (sorry Tagg).  I can never listen Daughters again without remembering that one night seeing it played constantly on MTV. Lancaster … Continue reading →

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