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  • On The Road…

    Living in an Airstream means being aware of the weather. Missouri has come to that point in the summer when the temps are too hot for my aluminum home. So I’m back on the road. I love Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds. I stayed overnight at the Mark Twain Lake recreation area near Hannibal. These…

  • We Are Where We Are

    It’s unchartered territory, isn’t it? I keep looking for a map and there isn’t one for being where I am. Of course I am not talking about geographic space. I know where I am on the physical plane. It’s the emotional plane that is challenging to find. It’s ok to feel whatever you are feeling…

  • Kansas Day Trip – or I Needed to Get OUT!

    We all have cabin fever, isolation blues, and the need to go do something. Even in the realm of statewide Stay At Home orders, there is a provision for getting out for exercise. A friend recommended a National Preserve in Kansas and off I went. The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve was a delightful experience and…

  • Waiting It Out or the New Normal?

    I hope all my friends, family and other readers are safe, well, and finding ways to manage your life during these pandemic times. I know many people are anxious – to get out of the house, to resume their normal activities, and to travel. I know I am! I have a scheduled grocery pick up…