When we were down in Austin, Texas a few months ago for the Formula 1 race we tried Gus's Hot Fried Chicken for the first time. From the first bite, we were hooked. It was our dinner of choice on both Saturday and Sunday of the event. It was absolutely addictive! Once we returned to... Continue Reading →
Let the planning begin…
The end of the RV season is upon us. After over 8,000 miles of travel in 2018, Stevie the Bus is now officially in storage for the rest of the winter. Water lines were flushed, fuel and propane were topped off, and other than the monthly start of the engine and generator to keep things... Continue Reading →
Nashville lights…
There is something about the experience of live music that is refreshing. It seems the energy that performers put out while on stage, in some way or another, just finds its way into your body. Each artist, regardless of how small the venue, how unknown they may be, is giving you every bit of energy... Continue Reading →
Remember, Be Here Now
Remember, be here now: These words are hard to live by, but so important as we journey through life. Our lives are so complicated and as we mature, more and more responsibilities are piled upon us. As a teenager we may think of the journey as where we will go to college or what we... Continue Reading →
Formula 1 Road trip!
Preparation and planning for this trip really paid off. The bus ran flawlessly through all 2245 miles round trip. With all rain in the forecast, we drove on dry roads for all but the last 2 hours of the trip as we headed in toward Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas. We sat through... Continue Reading →
Dealing with anxiety…
Each day I wake up to some new thing to be anxious about. It used to be overwhelming at times. Did I turn off the lights when I left the house, is the alarm set, did I lock the front door, did Canary really identify that I left the house or is it still in... Continue Reading →
My life was shaped by a barbershop…
I'm sure everyone can look back on their life and identify something in their childhood that shaped their perception of the world. Some teacher that influenced you, a family member or neighbor that provided some guidance in your life. Regardless of who you are today, the people around you in your earliest years helped to... Continue Reading →
Bad day…
Too many things went wrong today. It all started with hitting a deer on my ride to work and then just went downhill after that. I felt myself entering a dark vortex of negative thoughts. Waiting for a call from the insurance company forced my to have to answer every call that came into both... Continue Reading →
Get the help you need…
It was a cool, crisp fall morning when I entered the school 10 years ago. The morning progressed rapidly from class to class and soon I was sitting in the teachers' lounge getting ready to enjoy a quick lunch. The conversation was lighthearted as everyone was enjoying the break. All that was about to change... Continue Reading →
No Regrets
When I was a young man, trying to find my way through life, I sat down with my father to hear about his life and what brought him to where he was at that time. As I heard about his military service, his marriage to my mother, and the jobs he had through the years... Continue Reading →