Monthly Archives: October 2014

Evil Pigeon River

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Kym Zest

Arrrrrrg. This story is daunting just to write. The last two days were so epically weak, so tragically hard, yet so stupidly simple, I can’t do it justice. It needs some good cinematography and a soundtrack. Perhaps David Attenborough could … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures | Tagged BWCA, camping, canoeing, challenge, grand portage, honeymoon, outdoors, paddling | 4 Comments

First Kitten, Second Fish.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kym Zest

Two years ago we stumbled out of the woods onto highway 61. Twenty days of marriage and deprived of just about all comforts except each other. It was the epic honeymoon trip that felt far more momentous than the ceremony. Last … Continue reading →

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Bacon Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Kym Zest

I wanted terribly fatty thick rich soup. Bacon Beer Cheese soup. But if I cooked that I’d have to atone with ten zillion salads or something, which would really nullify the coziness of the soup. So I added a ton of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kym Cooked | Tagged bacon, Bacon Beer Cheese soup, beer cheese soup, broccoli, cheese, comfort food, healthy food, soup, wild rice | Leave a comment

Have Fun. Don’t Die.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Kym Zest

I had an odd experience. I’ve been puzzling over it for a month now. You know when something happens that makes you stop and think? You wonder “huh, that’s different” or maybe it was strikingly familiar. Either way it feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged camping, culinary adventures, goals, inspiration, outdoors, paddling, personal mantra, personal motto, yoga study, Zen | 5 Comments