"...This is my story of growing up in upstate New York as a child of the 1980’s and teenager of the ‘90’s. It’s a story of pets, vacations, and unexpected adventures. It’s a story of the roundabout ways that life can lead you home. However, it’s mainly a story of Place. Whether they were hometowns or vacation spots, the places that shaped my life became the repositories of my most cherished memories..."

As a child, the author always felt like she didn’t quite fit in. She yearned for a life in the wilderness and a horse of her own. When her parents built a log home in the Adirondacks, she finally found her place in the world. With her new horse, Sally, she explored the surrounding trails and dirt roads, feeling free and truly herself.

But those idyllic years didn’t last, leaving her searching for acceptance and a place to belong. From the woods of upstate New York to the shores of Cape Cod and a remote island in Maine, she embarked on solitary journeys that tested her faith in God and sense of self. It was through these ordinary days that she discovered the true value of life’s simple moments, and the cherished memories they hold.

This is a story of finding oneself despite feeling different, a celebration of the special places that shape our lives, and the winding paths that lead us back to where we truly belong.