Category Archives: Community

Wherever people gather, I’ll be there

Stewardship

Posted on February 13, 2016 by mlgray

Virtues of Travel: Part 11 Since much of my free time beyond family and work has not been focused on writing but on outdoor experiences and environmental advocacy, (whether through the Friends of Colorado State Parks, or my new obsession with … Continue reading →

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Nature.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by mlgray

Thoreau’s Walden, Muir’s Mountains of California, Abbey’s Desert Solitaire, and most recently, Brower’s Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run… I’ve been on a kick lately of reading authors’ intimate portrayals of their time in the natural world and the … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Unabridged

Posted on June 23, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. If you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 3 – Imagination

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.” Stephen Hawking goes on to say, “Try to make sense of what you see, and always wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” Hawking’s call … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 2 – Love

Posted on June 21, 2013 by mlgray

“If you are lucky enough to find love, don’t throw it away.” Once again, I want to expand our concept of love.  I am most certainly blessed to be married to Lindsay and to become the father of our baby … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 1 – Work

Posted on June 20, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. If you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is … Continue reading →

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Pain.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by mlgray

At mile 17 I’m in a fast stride going up a rather steep and long hill, “walking with purpose,” as my mantra has become.  The sun is starting to emerge from the clouds, and the cool, crisp air of the … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 5 – The Rearview Mirror

Posted on March 10, 2013 by mlgray

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and … Continue reading →

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Running to Metamorphose

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mlgray

I’d like to spend this week promoting another project I’m working on and sharing some background as to why I’ve taken up long-distance endurance running.  The following post was originally posted at the home site for the Lymphedema Awareness Team, … Continue reading →

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Calling Other Travel Writers

Posted on September 14, 2012 by mlgray

I’m looking for guest writers here on graywanderings.com! I believe very deeply in the power and benefits of community.  Writing regularly on this blog over the last year has not only helped me connect with readers, but it has also … Continue reading →

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