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 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

Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip


I have been going through stuff my parents had, consolidating & packing the stuff to keep and throwing away many things that were saved for some reason I cannot determine. Some things I have donated, and I found a few more things to donate that my mom had amongst the (literally) 20-30 plastic tubs and … Continue reading Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip

July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three


It’s our last full day here; tomorrow it is time to leave to head back home. Addy & Loran took off early to go to Devil’s Tower and a drive-through animal park. I stayed local and went on another hike in the city. This time I went hiking up near Dinosaur Park in the Skyline … Continue reading July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three

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