Stargazing in the Desert

A few months ago, I saw an Instagram post about an upcoming meteor shower which caught my attention. Images of shooting stars illuminating a dark sky were enough to beckon

Summer Camp Adventures

Each summer, we enjoy taking our grandkids on a camping trip in Howie (our home on wheels). It provides a great opportunity to spend quality time with the kiddos and

A Gift of Time

Did you know that volunteerism is good for you? Yep, a simple act of giving can build self-esteem, decrease stress levels, improve social skills, and provide mental stimulation- benefits for

Super Something

Our first trip of 2023 in Howie (our home on wheels) was back to Anza Borrego State Park. Since retirement, we have found ourselves heading to the desert for easy

Resolutions Anyone?

As another year comes to an end, there is much talk of resolutions. And it seems there are two different camps: those with high hopes and big plans, and those

The Purrrfect Party

When my granddaughter announced that her birthday party was going to be held at the “Cat Café,” I was less than excited. Nope, not a big cat lover. It’s not

Happiest of Holidays

It’s the hap, happiest season of all…. Or is it? In all honesty, I’ve never been one for the holidays. The flurry of social events, long to-do lists, and budget

Falling in Love with Bryce Canyon

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the national parks, so we were eager to load up Howie (our home on wheels) and set off on a new adventure.  Although

Wear the Barrettes

A while back, I joined a Facebook group called Silver Hair Foxes. The target audience is women over 50 and while the daily conversations typically clutter my feed, I can’t

Hello Oregon

We typically don’t travel much in August because of the heat, but we made an exception this year. We have family in central Oregon and were long overdue for a