The New Year is a time of resolutions for some. The gyms are going to be busier in the next month than at any other time during the year. Diet plans will get a surge of new members. Bars and restaurants will see a slight decline in their revenue for a few weeks. Travel websites... Continue Reading →
Pushing the limits!
We all push the limits in a variety of ways throughout our life. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we don't. It starts off so early in our life. It may be those early efforts at taking that first step that we celebrate and encourage as our child grows. So many failed efforts at that first step... Continue Reading →
Green…and other untruths
I sat on the porch last night just looking out toward the woods. Green for as far as I could see. But then I started to really look at the details, the various shades of green from each of the different trees in front of me. The variations in color became more and more evident... Continue Reading →
Free camping!
We were scheduled to return from vacation on Saturday with a six hour drive scheduled from our last campground. In a desperate effort to not return to reality too soon, we decided to spend an extra night. The campground we were in was booked solid for Saturday night so we planned ahead and made some... Continue Reading →
Memories…
On our way to Bonnaroo and just left Clifty Falls State Park, Indiana. Traveling into Kentucky on some roads that had an eerie resemblance to some roads we were on twenty years ago. Driving down two-lane country roads that were barely wide enough for the RV, Suzy stated, "I'm feeling anxious." Strange, because I also... Continue Reading →
A Tangled Web
When you make a decision, is it for you or the people around you? The web of individuals in our life have such an impact on every decision we make. Our family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances all influence the life we lead and the journeys we experience. I wonder how many people never take the... Continue Reading →
What’s ROO?
The official Bonnaroo schedule is out and the excitement is building as time passes along. I hate to wish my life away, but I am anxious to experience the ROO. We're still in the "Prepare Thy Self" portion of the Bonnaroovian Code. The planned short trips in Stevie are just part of that preparation. Those... Continue Reading →
YouTube Journey
What is it about a journey that excites you? Is it the planning, the preparation, or the experience? In my case, the planning and preparation are just as enjoyable as the experience itself. It can sometimes take months to plan a journey. Savoring the excitement of each day of planning and preparation is critical, because... Continue Reading →