August 22nd, 2025 – An Interesting Day; Trailer Update


Christy’s Tasty Queen - Kansas City, KS I had a doctor appointment today in south KC, and on the way back I took a detour. I went through an older, gentrified area of Kansas City, KS. It was an area I knew from years ago - an area that both of my parents grew up … Continue reading August 22nd, 2025 – An Interesting Day; Trailer Update

August 22nd, 2025 – Today’s Prompt


How would you design the city of the future? All low-cost public transit to start with, and pedestrian friendly with plenty of greenspace, walking paths & trails. All restaurants will be local and no tipping allowed because staff will be paid a decent wage. Corner markets every few blocks that you can walk to and … Continue reading August 22nd, 2025 – Today’s Prompt

August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits


There has been some big news recently about changes to travel in Europe. Some of this is not new news, but there have been some other changes discussed and it looks like they are all finally going into effect soon. For a few years now there has been talk of pending changes to travel in … Continue reading August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits

August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep


I found this cicada while doing some yard work yesterday. He had just climbed out of his shell and was letting his wings dry so he could use them; that why he looks a bit odd. The weather had been so nice the last few days I have finally been able to get outside and … Continue reading August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep

July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel


I have booked two of my three Europe trips open jaw, meaning I fly into Europe in one city, travel by whatever means (in europe it is usually a train) and leave out of another city at the end of my journey. It is a very efficient way to travel and you can really maximize … Continue reading July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel