At the end of the year, like many other bloggers, I pull my stats from Google Analytics and look at what my most popular posts written in the past year were. I’m always a bit surprised as to what really captured people’s attention. This year, there were two posts that were read by far more than any others this year. One was the story about Catholic Charities and the destruction of my life and rebuilding it again by traveling. The other was about my good friend, Robert Scoble, and his courageous first steps in dealing with addiction and shame.

The posts I write from a place of vulnerability and from the heart are the ones you read and share the most. That is followed closely by my travel posts, especially Alaska. Let me know in the comments one topic (any topic) that you would like to read from me in 2016. Happy New Year, my friends!

1. We Built a Dream 10 Years Ago & Catholic Charities Destroyed It

2. Robert Scoble: Living His Life Out Loud

3. Why I Hate Portland.

4. Talkeetna, Alaska… A Must Stop When Visiting Alaska

5. What to Pack for Alaska

6. BlogHer: Thanks for the Inspiration

7. Dating Disaster Stories from Alaska

8. #AKRoadTrip Matanuska Glacier & Solo Camping

9. Why I Never Expect to See You Again

10. Tips for Photographing the Aurora Borealis

11. PayPal Shuts Down My Debit Card When I’m In the Middle of Nowhere

12. Planners That Help You Get Organized So You Don’t Lose Your Mind

 

13. What a Difference 2 Years Makes: I might not be making millions, but I am making memories.

 

14. I Feel Lonely More Times Than I Feel Alone

 

15. Years Later I Found My Strength

16. After 24 Months On The Road, I Guess I Had Something To Say About It

17. Iguana Lodge in Costa Rica is a Slice of Paradise

 

18. Alaska-Style #WhatNotToSayToAWoman Went Down on Twitter

 

19. A Newbies Guide to the Iditarod

20. Swimming With Dolphins on Osa Peninsula is Peaceful