America’s national parks are a dream playground for budget-conscious travelers who live on wheels, such as those who prefer living “outside” their van or RV mobile homes, as well as those who embark on long road trips. The cost of a yearly pass is a sweet deal at $80, covering…

Spring has sprung, and the air is electric with excitement! I’m camped out in my van in North Las Vegas, and guess what? There’s an Aloha Festival happening right within walking distance. …

LIFE IS SHORT: How those three words became a running joke? We say it all the time — life is short. But does it actually sink in? Usually not. Those three words often go in one ear and out the other… Blah blah blah blah blah. Recently, one of my…

Just Before Halloween 2023| Conquering the Hike That Almost Conquered Me There’s a line from a fantastic song, probably found in many others, that goes, “It’s been an amazing journey.” Summing up my over four years living in my mini camper van and my ten months on the road, that’s…

I’ve read travel is one of life’s greatest teachers, and after 10 months and 24 days on the road, living houseless and zipcodeless. Living as a Nomad mostly in my mini campervan, I can attest to it. When I left the icy grips of Ohio in January, snow was falling…

A True Crime Murder Mystery on Thanksgiving Day To take someone’s life is a heinous act, to do it on Thanksgiving Day elevates heinousness to new levels. …

Changing Seasons in the Seasons of Life I was at a vintage fair with a lot of stuff, some might call it junk, but others like myself saw plenty of lovely vintage items. My friend said it was stuff that anyone could make themselves. Her observation wasn’t meant to be…

If I should die before I wake I’ve been thinking about death lately, not because I’m preparing for it, but because the phrase ‘life is short’ has taken on a profound meaning beyond a mere cliché. Adding to the weight of these thoughts, my younger cousin was tragically murdered just…

To achieve any goal, write it down, and before you begin, unpeel the layers of your life I received an email in my inbox announcing a new series from a Master Life Goal Coach, whom I’ve previously taken workshops with. …