In which we discuss: -Re-entering society, post-vaccination. -What we learned and how we adapted (or not) over the past year. -Worrying about stuff. Of course. Come on girl Let’s sneak out of this party It’s getting boring There’s more to life than this By party, of course, we mean pandemic, and by sneak out, we mean mingle freely without masks! This episode, Kerri and Johnna are finally fully vaccinated and recording together again after a whole year. Since being indoors with other humans is still super weird, we went full GenX for this one, and like Bjork, we recorded in a location with some ..read more

It’s Part 2 of Kerri’s conversation with Joseph Dickerson, creator of Inspired Adventurist and CORA board member! (You can find Part 1 here.) For more about making adventure more accessible, check out Joseph’s presentation Reprogramming the “Shop”: Intentional Inclusion in Cycling: Lessons from BiCi Co (PDF.) Download ..read more

While Johnna was buried under an avalanche of work, Kerri chatted with Joseph Dickerson, creator of Inspired Adventurist and CORA board member, about how we can make exploring the outdoors more accessible by applying anti-racist and anti-misogynst principles and practices. Listen to learn about ice climbing in Connecticut, getting stranded in Vietnam, and bikepacking along the Farmington River. Come for the fat biking, stay for the history lesson on the Buffalo Soldiers.  Our conversation is split into two episodes for your listening convenience ..read more

In which we discuss: Isolation Not Traveling Storms Holidays Instagram (of course) This episode is a little message for the end of the year – or rather, two little messages, recorded separately, because 2020 may be ending but Covid is still going strong. First, Kerri discusses traditions, not traveling, Covid restrictions, and transportation. Then, Johnna rambles about New England weather, not traveling, the passage of time, and…dreams about transportation. Note: This podcast may contain occasional curse-words. Use the earbuds at work or around the kiddos. Music: “Below the Waves” by Keshco ..read more

In which we discuss: The adventure muscles we’re losing in the #staysafestayhome era. What historic cemeteries can teach us in this morbid moment. https://goingsteadyct.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/gs23_thequarantinemonologues.mp3   It’s another mini-episode, pandemic style – with a twist. We’re not Zooming this time, but sharing with you some thoughts, individually recorded, on what we’ve been doing recently. Johnna’s in a closet in New London, talking about traveling, hiking, and fear. Kerri’s in a Hartford neighborhood full of partying children – don’t worry, you can’t hear them – tal ..read more

In which we discuss: Masks, and lack of masks. Public restrooms, and other travel dilemmas.  Outdoor tips for beginners. https://goingsteadyct.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/goingsteady_22final.mp3   Since our last mini episode, time has flown by…or has it stood still? In this episode, we’re still Going Nowhere, so we talk about what we’re seeing around the state in July 2020 as far as mask-wearing and space-creating goes. The pandemic has caused or amplified some issues with even local travel. (Who could have predicted rest stop bathrooms would become so terrifying?) We have advice f ..read more

Welcome to a special, Zoom-enabled, preparation-free mini-episode of Going/Steady. We’re going nowhere right now, just staying home, staying safe, and keeping six feet away from other people. Oh, and getting ready for the first night of Passover! We apologize for any audio issues (including the fact that half of New London decided to turn on their drills and leaf blowers in Johnna’s neighborhood during this recording) and for the fact that our usual intro, outro, and music was saved on Kerri’s other computer. We hope you enjoy this hastily assembled episode, and most of all we hope you’re doin ..read more

In which we discuss: How our lives have changed, or not, due to Covid-19  The confusion of “stay at home” and what we can do now, travel-wise What we’re dreaming of doing when this is all over https://goingsteadyct.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/goingsteady_march2020.mp3   Links: Governor Lamont’s 54-page Covid-19 FAQ. DEEP Guidelines on using Connecticut’s State Parks and Forests for “solitary outdoor enjoyment.” How to be responsible during a Viral Emergency, from Real Hartford.  15 Outdoor Spaces for Social Distancing in Connecticut, from The Size of Connecticut.  Road tr ..read more

In which we discuss: Various Connecticut-related topics that have been on our minds lately Our top 5 New England-related books Travel in the time of COVID-19 https://goingsteadyct.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/goingsteady_ep19_2020.mp3 Summary Same car, same iPhone, different month, different city: February’s episode of Going/Steady was recorded in New Haven, and in it, Kerri and Johnna get into budget cuts, George Washington’s sleeping habits, and anti-vaxxers. Then we list some of our fave New England books, from fiction to travel, from semi-high-brow to Barnes & Noble bestseller table ..read more

In which we discuss: Winter activities, and lists thereof New England seasonal travel habits, Instagram vs. Reality Learning languages, and a bunch of Jewish stuff The NYT’s new 52 Places list, and more Jewish stuff https://goingsteadyct.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/goingsteadyjan2020_final.mp3  Summary In our first episode of 2020, we talk about what to do in winter in New England, and how the local winter reality does not always square with the popular romantic image of snow-covered mountains and cozy inns. We also discuss cultural differences: how they make New England great and how t ..read more