November 3rd, 2023 – Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO


Awesome! Ladies crawling all over my trailer! What’s a guy to do?! I could only be so lucky…one would be plenty! I am being invaded by ladybugs. They are everywhere inside the trailer and out! I thought the frost woulda killed ‘em off but they are very beneficial bugs so I’m glad they made it … Continue reading November 3rd, 2023 – Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO

Today’s Prompt – October 10th, 2023


Who are your favorite artists? Well, if you mean painters, I have a few. Edward Hopper first got my attention with his painting “Nighthawks“. I don’t know why but that painting really speaks to me. I remember one winter night in early 2018 I was eating in my neighboring Chinese restaurant that I lived above. … Continue reading Today’s Prompt – October 10th, 2023

Oh No You Don’t!; Outdoors; Ready to Travel Again!; Tipping Burnout


I got a bill for insurance on the trailer and I just about had another heart attack. The premium had more than tripled over my old Scotty. I quickly got in touch with my agent to find out just what happened, especially since it was far above the premium that I was quoted. A few … Continue reading Oh No You Don’t!; Outdoors; Ready to Travel Again!; Tipping Burnout

September 21st, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Heading Back from Crowder State Park


I woke up this morning after a slightly early night last night. Probably the hard fruit punch telling me to go to sleep. Last night before I went to sleep I did some looking at places to go to today. After checking the weather (which is part of my trip planning) I saw some potential … Continue reading September 21st, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Heading Back from Crowder State Park

September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park


I have been up in this general area in the past, but it was mostly for work. There’s a lot of history in this region. Jesse James looms large in these here parts. There’s some Civil War history with General John J. Pershing, and one of the last four remaining original covered bridges in MO. … Continue reading September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park