Mobility has been a defining feature of my life. As a child, I particularly enjoyed playing Game of the States, a board game that involved moving cargo around the country. When not indoors contemplating the states I wanted to visit, I found inspiration biking along the bay and exploring urban wilds in my Rhode Island neighborhood. My interest in geography and deep fascination with the natural world evolved into concern for the planet. I became an environmental educator and a gardener. When not working outdoors, I explored mountains, deserts and oceans primarily by foot, pedal and paddle. Eventually I shifted careers and became a physical therapist. Throughout, I have been writing short fiction and essays inspired by my experiences in the outdoors and am excited to share these with a wider audience. Thank you for reading.