Julie Pray Walton is a retired college professor from northern Michigan who writes about the challenges of navigating the real and metaphoric wildernesses of life. She plumbs the wisdom of faith and the necessity of friendship and community for living a life of purpose and service. Her writing is rooted in her award-winning teaching and a lifetime of outdoor adventure. She is also the author of a blog book called Shared Table Blessings which you can find at sharedtableblessings.wordpress.com. She warmly invites you to pitch your tent with her, and delve into some important areas of life and faith. Most of all, she welcomes your comments and prayers