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

Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things Done;


Sorry…this should have posted a day or two earlier. ~ Shawn When I was working I always had limited time off for vacations so I maximized it; I would leave straight from work, driving all night to Colorado and my beloved Rocky Mountains. Then when I came back a week later sometimes I left so … Continue reading Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things Done;

Oh Yeah!; Maybe?


Lamb kofta kebabs on the charcoal hibachi Last night’s dinner was so good. I modified the recipe a touch for my own tastes by cutting back a little on the cinnamon and salt (that one’s for health). I neglected to go to the store for tomatoes and red onion but I had the rest of … Continue reading Oh Yeah!; Maybe?

July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO


Well, another chance to get out of the house so it was back to the dog show. Watching these always reminds me of the movie “Best in Show”. If you have not seen it you need to - it is EXACTLY what it’s like at a dog show. It’s a hilarious mockumentary. Anyhoo, between rounds … Continue reading July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO

July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO


Today I got out of the house and made a trip to “St. Joe”. I was back in the heart of Downtown but in a different area farther north of the Pony Express Museum. I did not get around to see too much due to time constraints but I did get out to get a … Continue reading July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO