Entries from June 2008

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 12-Jun-1993

Date June 12, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/12/93 – Sat. I’ve got a new journal, so […]

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 09-Jun-1993

Date June 9, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/9/93 – Wed. (Morning) Yesterday was eventful. Bearanoid & […]

Then and Now: Blue Tongues

Date June 8, 2008

Apparently, the blue icing on Benton’s birthday cakes from year to year remains as tongue staining as ever. Then — Carson, age 4, at Benton’s 7th birthday party (2006) Now — Alana, aged almost 3, at Benton’s 9th birthday party

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 07-Jun-1993

Date June 7, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/7/93 – Mon. Today was long, and tomorrow will […]

Lacrosse Sticks

Date June 6, 2008

Benton got some gift cards to Dick’s Sporting Goods for his birthday. After a painful tour of the entire store, wracked with indecision, Benton finally chose to get a lacrosse stick. That meant that I had to purchase a second stick in order to make a game of catch possible. This led to some quality […]

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 06-Jun-1993

Date June 6, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/6/93 – Sun. Ah! A relaxing day — almost […]

Rookie Baseball

Date June 5, 2008

Baseball season is here. Carson is playing with other Kindergarteners on a Rookie baseball team. This is a step up from T-ball in that the coach pitches to you. After four pitches, the tee comes in. There are some other modifications, but otherwise, this is more or less T-ball with some coach pitching. At a […]

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 05-Jun-1993

Date June 5, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/5/93 – Sat. i forgot to jot down this […]

Alana’s Fashion Sense

Date June 4, 2008

Go ahead and chuckle. Just don’t say, “Your mama dresses you funny!” because I had nothing to do with it. This is ALL Alana’s doing.

Gilligan on the AT Revisited: 04-Jun-1993

Date June 4, 2008

This is a 5-month long series of blog posts that are the entries in my journals written on most evenings as I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1993. The journal entry appears first — indented — and then any additional commentary from my 15-years-removed perspective follows. 6/4/93 – Fri. A crowded shelter this evenign at […]