Onward
Today is the start of the first Iditarod of the new decade. I was hoping to go down to see the start, but random wrenches gummed up the works. That’s okay– I’ve seen a lot of Iditarod starts. I would … Read More
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
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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