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Resurrection: Kayaking Through the Mid-Life Crisis

by Penne J. Laubenthal

Birthdays are often opportunities for self-examination and reflection. Some birthdays provoke more introspection than others. A couple of years ago I decided it was time for me to "live deliberately," in the words of Thoreau: " to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Thoreau built a cabin in the woods; I boug...

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fattymoon says...

Finally! Finally I got a chance to read your writing. Wonderful, Penne! Do you remember my (oral) story about me, my kayak, and the territorial beaver? (Tomorrow's my last day of school so I expect I'll be reading a lot more of you. Right now I'm off to read your review of Dub's.)

chrisgunter says...

Your vivid essay calls up a yearning for Alabama, the river, and all the "Wild Women" days of yore. I, too, am enjoying the kayaking and canoeing experience- sans the Elk with my Alabama friends, but on the serene and beautiful Indian River in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Thank you for Rivervue - it keeps me grounded in my roots.

TeachBES says...

I can certainly understand where you are coming from. This was beautifully written, Penne. If you ever need more kayaking tips, call Steve, he loves to wander out in his kayak. I hope you and the river crowd have a lovely Labor Day weekend. xoxo

Ellen says...

You make me miss y'all and the river so much! The way you write allows me to see and hear it all...sigh...

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