I never could understand folks who turn their brains to the "off" position. I do understand why my mother made the comment as she lay dying that she couldn't stop thinking. A brain is meant to be used...and hers was there til the end. Now that doesn't mean you're supposed to be in overdrive solving … Continue reading Road Warrior Questions…
...my sister told me. First is "winter's almost here." Then, "it's winter." Third is "winter's almost gone," followed by "construction." The latter has plagued us this entire trip. Everything from slow down to slow down for miles and miles to stop, turn off the engine, and take a look around. We ran into everything from … Continue reading Wyoming has four seasons…
...are as varied as the places you pass through. Each of these folks has a story to tell or a story in them. Let's tally up our chance encounters over the past week or so. Addendum: I will admit to some brain buzzing and have made some necessary corrections below. Somehow some of the days … Continue reading People you meet on the road…
...is often weather. As in what's the weather like today. Well "today" at the time was Wednesday July 28 and we were heading for Wendover, Nevada.
A comparatively short drive today from Wendover to Lava Hot Springs in Idaho. Just a quick post for now...Newell and I are out on the porch of our "Kampin Kabin" at the KOA. Sipping wine and solving the problems of the world. Hopefully I'll have time when I get up to Jeanie's (my sister) place … Continue reading Day Two…Lava Hot Springs…
California to Utah. Day One was the longest drive day we have planned...but it was still visually rich. From the lush Central Valley up into the towering trees in the gold country foothills where Newell lives...then over the Sierra Nevada range and across countless miles of Nevada desert. An ever changing palette...from hot and dry … Continue reading Day one…
...and that's me grinning. Now retirement is OFFICIAL. My (former) co-workers are working. My (former) students are studying. And I'm packing for a road trip.
Retirement isn't what it is cracked up to be. I've had what would amount to a regular summer off for a teacher and have been busier than any other summer. Volunteering to set up a website for an organization my husband belongs to. 48 Hour Film Project. My first post-retirement gig. Cleaning corners of the … Continue reading Call of the open road…
The header above is from the mountain madness trip I just returned from. That blonde head and cocked ear belong to VJ Kathleen Newell. Her subject - John Voss, proprietor of the Caples Lake Resort. Kathy helps John with his blog, among others. She's a mountain girl and enthusiastic do-gooder and environmentalist. We are twinned … Continue reading New header/again…and a bit about a friend…
