Obstacles and Goals
We’ve had a hell of a season so far. Some of it great, some of it not so great. I know it’s old news, but it does still boggle me how much of a wrench that porcupine threw in things. … Read More
Anxiety and Dragging
This post was converted from a thread posted on Twitter. You can follow us there @ataokennel So, this weekend kind of sucked. Mostly just because of my brain being my brain. Anxiety! Depression! Did I mention anxiety! Anyway such … Read More
Brains and Breaks
Shawn said, “You should go down to Out of a Jam and work for a couple weeks.” Shawn said, “You know that’s good for your brain.” Shawn said, “You know that seeing Michael is good for you.” Shawn said, “You … Read More
This Post was Supposed to be about my Sled
[This post includes candid discussion about physical violence (specifically being punched in boxing), and depression] Have you ever been in a fight? A real fight? Have you been hit in the face? I bet more than a few of … Read More
The Dogs Have Lice!
posted in: Alaska, Ask a Musher, ATAO, Back in the Day, Depression, Goggins' Dog Vlog, Good Times, Kennel Life, Plans and Dreams, Tales of the Trail
|
1
The dogs have lice!!!! JK. Here is a series of Mari-isms that may give you a better picture into the mind of a slightly neurotic sled dog…oh wait, human. 1.The Dogs Have Lice! Mari has many moments that we like … Read More
The Trick and the Steps
CW mental health issues (depression / anxiety) Tonight, after I fed, I tricked myself. Sometimes, I have to do this. The world outside is… Difficult right now. And my interior world is not easy either. Which, in a time when … Read More
Me and my Physical Body
In the last two years, I’ve gone through a lot of emotional, existential alchemy, pushing me to ultimately take the dive and start my kennel on my own terms. At that two-years-ago mark, I was in what was probably the … Read More
Healthy Stuff
I really just think of these updates as elongated weather reports… So here is the update. Summer is almost upon us! Snow becomes puddles. Dog exercise is primarily free play or leashed walks as we wait for trails to be … Read More