Abner Serd

Author | Humorist | Storyteller

green and white landscape

You found me!

Now, that’s a feat worth featuring. You see, I spend most of my days out on Wild Side, weighing the sunrise. It’s not that I’m hard to find; you’ve just got to know where to look.

So … you found me. Well done.

‘Course, it’s possible you just happened to stumble across my back trail, and now you’re wondering exactly what manner of beast you’ve got sighted.

On that score, you can put your mind at ease: I’m a storyteller. Mostly harmless. I specialize in humorous yarns and the occasional rhyming recitation. I’ve also been known to wander hitherin yawn, as you can plainly see from my blog.

Howdy. I’m Abner. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Abner among the greenery

Abner Serd

Let me tell you a story …

Tales from Hitherin Yawn:

  • Day 21: Newark, NY to Fairport, NY

    I’m having trouble with this section of the Canalway Trail. Not with the walking bit. That part’s going just fine. And not with the trail itself, which is clearly marked and well-maintained. In some places, the Canalway Trail disappears at the edge of town, leaving you scratching your head as to how to get back…

  • Day 20: Savannah to Newark, NY

    I was asked a question on social media the other day. The question probably deserves a longer answer than the one I gave, which is this (and I quote): “Yup.” Not much of an answer, I admit. Lacks nuance, you might say. Lacks emotional resonance. “Yup” is what you say when you don’t want to…

  • Day 19: Weedsport to Savannah, NY

    Yep … my feet are gonna need a bit more recovery time. It’s nice to know I can cover 30 miles in a day if I have to. But it does take a toll. The soles of my feet are no worse off than usual, though I may have strained a muscle or tendon. Whatever…