the other day i mentioned
that next year
i plan to hike the 800-mile Arizona trail,
from Utah to Mexico,
resulting in
barely suppressed laughter
eyes rolling like marbles,
and silly gestures.
people say it’s crazy
to put boots on
and hike every day
not sure of where (or if)
i will sleep that night.
if nothing else,
my statement generated
a few questions
(more interesting to me
than the rehash of last weeks game,
or fruitless arguments about economies,
politics or religion).
why sleep on the ground?
wont you get tired of eating granola and ramen?
aren’t you afraid of bears and mice?
won’t you get lonely?
what if it snows?
what if you get lost?
why not stay home,
where it’s predictable?
for me, living is unpredictable
unpredictably gives life meaning
new experiences
new challenges
new friendships
new insights
i hate reruns.
so, is it crazier
to do it or not?
© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge day 34/365.
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