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As a writer, I think a lot about the specific words I use when describing a scene or writing dialogue. While two words may be synonyms, one word may have a different inflection.

For example, you could argue that the word “monarch” is more formal than “king” or “queen.” Also, when writing a more intimate scene, it’s usually less erotic and more comedic to use slang words for genitalia such as “one-eyed willy” for a man's member or “fish taco” for a woman's folds.

Also, one should be aware of any words with multiple definitions and be careful not imply one meaning when you meant another.

For example, I'm certain when they originally erected the sign saying “Nature Trail” on this path, they meant “nature” as in “natural scenery” such as trees and lakes. However, according to the dictionary, the word “nature” can also be referred to as a person's “natural condition or state,” a phrase that could also be used to define one of my favorite words...

Au natural - (verb) nude; naked; in the natural state

Of course, I do need to wear shoes to protect my feet from getting scraped by any loose stones or twigs. Plus, without pants pockets, I need the backpack for holding my phone, wallet, bugspray, sunscreen, com, map, snacks, etc.

Still, besides those two necessities, I like to believe I'm setting quite an example for a “nature” trail.

Besides, with the weather finally warming up enough to make a day hike like this bearable (or in my case, bare-able), it would be waste not to explore the outdoors before campers and picnickers make the fun of bare-ass backpacking during the day far too risky.

Speaking of, I hope I don’t cross paths with any hikers that may not approve of my minimalist attire. I packed a pair of shorts to quickly slip on just in case, but the trail’s way more fun like this…

Now that I think about it, I wonder if anyone from my old scout troop would have any interest in ing me on trips like these...

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    Now that I think about it, I wonder if anyone from my old scout troop would have any interest in ing me on trips like these...

    i know i would

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