Chris Erskine: What a hike, a saloon, a salute can do
We seem to be seeking some sort of equilibrium in our lives. Much of the healing comes from activity, not dormancy. Seriously, if I wanted reflection and contemplation, I would've become a writer.
Instead, I chose hiking and household chores as my life passions. The chores don't always go as planned, and they take far longer than anyone would like. I swing an ax; I bang a nail. The tasks I choose tend to be arduous and in their
