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About ashleekiser

“For in Calormen, story-telling (whether the stories are true or made up) is a thing you're taught, just as English boys and girls are taught essay-writing. The difference is that people want to hear the stories, whereas I never heard of anyone who wanted to read the essays.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy Join us on our family adventures as I try to tell our stories rather than bore you with more online essays.

How to train your bite sized paddler

Posted on 07/29/2016 by ashleekiser

How can winter drag on for months and months, but summer pass in the blink of an eye? We are absolutely summer time people, and spend every possible moment of summer in the water. I’d intended to chronicle all of … Continue reading →

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Return to Spring Creek

Posted on 04/05/2016 by ashleekiser

So it’s been more than ten years since I’ve been down lower Spring Creek in a kayak…at least through the “big” section. Now keep in mind that “big” to me, is a nice relaxing float to Brinn. The last time … Continue reading →

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Spring Creek Before Spring

Posted on 03/01/2016 by ashleekiser

Frogs croaked merrily as birds chirped in the afternoon sunshine. Their symphony provided the background music to an early spring concert. Ahead, the quite roar of an upcoming rapid steadily increased, absorbing the sound of water softly lapping the banks. … Continue reading →

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The Most Magical Place on Earth

Posted on 02/18/2016 by ashleekiser

As 2015 faded into 2016, Interstate 75 faded from Tennessee into Georgia, and then into Florida. The Vols received a bowl bid to Tampa Bay’s Outback Bowl, which is conveniently within driving distance of both Orlando and the beach. Because … Continue reading →

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December Birthdays…

Posted on 01/27/2016 by ashleekiser

A lifetime of Christmas birthdays have taught me to not approach a birthday with too much enthusiasm. Brinn begins his birthday celebrations on June 1st and carries on with his revelry until the 30th. He’s never had to experience the … Continue reading →

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Through the Chimney

Posted on 01/20/2016 by ashleekiser

A belated account of Kiser Christmas ’15 Continue reading →

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Purple Palooza!

Posted on 10/29/2015 by ashleekiser

From Pipi Longstocking to a walking whoopee cushions, and even a deck of cards: the basketball arena concourse of the basketball arena, known affectionately as “the Hoop,” contained an assortment of characters Tuesday night. TTU and the surrounding community have … Continue reading →

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So about these ponies…

Posted on 10/26/2015 by ashleekiser

So Sam and Badger have lived with us for about 7 months now. During this time, they’ve largely had a pretty cushy existence that involved occasionally carrying Ian around for 15-20 minutes at a time, and one birthday party. Until … Continue reading →

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I’ll Ride Again Someday

Posted on 09/22/2015 by ashleekiser

Sam and Badger moved in with us back in March. They were my solution to regain Reggie for myself. Last year, every time I would put on boots to go out and ride, Ian came right behind spouting that he … Continue reading →

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It was Perfect

Posted on 09/03/2015 by ashleekiser

After turning off the river, and paddling up into the creek that runs behind the campground, Ian jumped out of his funyak and quietly remarked, “It was perfect.” How right a three-year-old can be sometimes. It’s been hard to keep … Continue reading →

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