September 26th, 2025 – Roadside America Travel App; Road Trip to McLouth, Kansas


(Every so often I find apps I think are worth mentioning by name in this blog. I do not get any referral fees or kickbacks from the developers, but I think they are useful & worthy of mentioning to people who read my blog. Perhaps at some point I will look into referrals so I … Continue reading September 26th, 2025 – Roadside America Travel App; Road Trip to McLouth, Kansas

August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack


It is a beautiful day outside today. I woke up to a cool 58° F - what a welcomed change. With the forecast I saw, I think for the most part we are past the equatorial rainforest weather for the year. We are almost into September after all. I have spent most of the day … Continue reading August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack

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 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