The Rockford Fringe leads three-mile hikes through the woods of northern Illinois every week. After each hike, we gather at the trailhead and share something creative. It can be a poem, a song, a sketch or a story.
We hike all year round. Sometimes the views are so spectacular that we’ll add another mile and stop to take pictures (see above). Other times, it’s freezing cold and the snow-covered trails keep us from lingering too long. Either way, it’s always beautiful and we’re always proud of what we accomplished!
Regardless of what elements are at play, we keep hiking. We’ll never outgrow it! Even if Mother Nature tries to rain (or snow) on our parade, we will hike! Even if life rains on our parade, we will hike! As Barbra Streisand famously sang in Funny Girl, “I simply gotta march, my heart’s a drummer.”
Don't tell me not to live
Just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's
A ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade
-Written by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne, "Don't Rain on My Parade" was first performed by Barbra Streisand on the stage and screen.
Every week the woods challenge us to find our footing. As does life. We hope you join us! Learn more about our hike-n-shares right here.
Thanks for reading…and hiking…and sharing! -Connie
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