It’s been quiet here.Maybe too quiet.Which usually means one of two things: I’m either dead or working. Lucky for you, it’s the latter. I disappeared for a bit. The difference is it was Not in the dramatic way this time. No spirals, no binges, no middle-of-the-night flights to some far-off country. Just a slow fade … Continue reading 🚁 Back in the streets, and then what?
Appalachian Trail
Kickstarting a Paramedic’s Tale: Dive Into the Grit of ‘Rescue and Redemption’
Discover 'Rescue and Redemption' on Kickstarter, a no-holds-barred look into EMS life, penned with the unfiltered candor of a seasoned paramedic. Inspired by the gritty realism.
Resilience on the Ragged Edge: Lessons from the Trail
🥾 #RescueAndRedemption Every step on the Appalachian Trail is a masterclass in humility and endurance, each day a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the soul of a hiker. The trail doesn't care who you are off the mountain; it only knows how to test your mettle, break you down, and see if you've got the grit … Continue reading Resilience on the Ragged Edge: Lessons from the Trail
Ponies, Peaks, and Margaritas: June 1st–10th on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail has a way of pushing you to the edge—then throwing in just enough magic to keep you from walking away. These ten days were no exception. From dizzy spells and bear encounters to lazy afternoons by lakes and scrambling through fog-covered peaks, this stretch was as raw and messy as it was … Continue reading Ponies, Peaks, and Margaritas: June 1st–10th on the Appalachian Trail
Rain, Rocks, and Revelations: May 22nd–31st on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail isn’t just a hike—it’s a proving ground. It tests your strength, patience, and sanity, all while dazzling you with glimpses of beauty so profound they leave you breathless. It’ll grind you into the dirt, then lift you high above the clouds. Over these ten days, the trail threw everything at me: torrential … Continue reading Rain, Rocks, and Revelations: May 22nd–31st on the Appalachian Trail
Ten Days, Two Hundred Miles: Lessons, Laughter, and a Sunrise on Max Patch
May 11th – A Milestone and an Unforgettable Shelter Night The trail had a way of surprising me. Sometimes it was with the miles, sometimes the people, and sometimes it was just the little victories that kept me going. That day, I hit 200 miles and climbed to Clingmans Dome, the highest point on the … Continue reading Ten Days, Two Hundred Miles: Lessons, Laughter, and a Sunrise on Max Patch
The First Ten Days on the Appalachian Trail – From Chaos to Camaraderie
April 20, 2022 – Springer Mountain, Georgia Starting the Appalachian Trail was chaotic right from the jump. My shuttle driver wrestled with his dog, a hyper puppy that kept leaping into the back seat, causing the driver to swerve down winding roads. Somehow, despite the pup’s best efforts, we made it to Springer Mountain by … Continue reading The First Ten Days on the Appalachian Trail – From Chaos to Camaraderie
It’s been forever! What’s New? Maybe a Book??
Hey everyone, it's been a while. Life's been a wild ride, and I want to catch you all up on where I've been and what I've been doing. After years in EMS, burnout took its toll. I needed an escape, something beyond the chaos of the city and the sirens blaring every night. That's when … Continue reading It’s been forever! What’s New? Maybe a Book??
Wandering with Johnny 