October 12th, 2025 – Fall has Fell; Recovering Nicely; Road Trips Soon!; Camping Hopefully Soon!


He doesn't look like he took his protein pills but he put his helmet on! Even though it was mid-80s today, I hosed the coils off and put the cover on the air conditioning unit outside. I think we are finally in the last throes of the warm weather for the year; the air just … Continue reading October 12th, 2025 – Fall has Fell; Recovering Nicely; Road Trips Soon!; Camping Hopefully Soon!

September 28th, 2025 – Packing and Travel Security


I just saw an article this morning about packing things for travel security and I just had to shake my head. I really do not understand some of the items being suggested. Unfortunately there are too many of these posts out there in the interwebs. You can usually tell by the self-aggrandizing titles that an … Continue reading September 28th, 2025 – Packing and Travel Security

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

June 21st, 2025 – Today’s Prompt


Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? A grilled cheese, made with ONLY Kraft Deluxe American cheese and real butter. Of course, back in the day, my mom used Wonder Bread - then the diet equivalent of a giant sliced glue stick - and made on the vintage General Electric griddle/waffle … Continue reading June 21st, 2025 – Today’s Prompt

June 13th, 2025 – One Last Trip South


Small Post Offices like this one are becoming a thing of the past This past week I made one more trip to Meghan’s house in southern Missouri. They have sold their house and are leaving the area so I went down there to help load a truck and pack stuff. Leaving my trailer there ended … Continue reading June 13th, 2025 – One Last Trip South