Ten years flashed before my eyes after I retired on November 6th, 2013. Each morning after I wake up, I swing my legs out of bed and gently put my feet on the floor. As I slowly stand up, I concentrate on the feeling and pressure on the bottom of my feet from the earth…
Category: Cats
Don’t Let The Old Man In
Drifting around the country aimlessly in a motorcoach with a cat and dog, wondering what is next in life is a soul-searching experience. Trying to figure out where to live, and what to do with the remainder of my days is complicated. Grappling with and reflecting upon my own mortality is daunting. When I retired…
How Will You Know When You Get There?
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra Driving north out of Pinellas County, Florida, I had no idea of where I would end up going or how long I would be gone. People asked me where I am going this year on the RV trip. I…
Sideways
Raw sewage erupted from the sewage drain and splattered all over me when I pulled the handle to empty my black tank. Being covered in shit horrified me. There is only one dump station at the Eaton County Fairground. Usually, there is a sewage drain at each individual campsite. I observed a man in front…
Bits and Pieces
We arrived in Michigan last week. We are nearing a month on our tour now. The weather is pleasant and cool. We are here for two weeks and then will travel into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Before leaving Virginia, I was finally able to replace my front left tire. I discovered uneven tread wear…