A better title would be, “Not Riding in the Storm.” A conveyor belt of severe storms continues to roll across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and northwest Florida. The storms started last week. Every three days, another storm roars across the southeast. The thunderstorms have high winds, numerous lighting strikes, large hail, and are spawning tornadoes. Hunkered…
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Back Roads in America
“Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything.” – Charles Kuralt. Driving over 800 miles last week from St. Petersburg to Vicksburg Mississippi, only 27 of the miles were on interstates. Seven miles were on I-275 (the Howard Franklin Bridge), and…
Like Flour for Sand
Most of my life I’ve lived just a few miles away from Florida beaches. Never have I felt or seen sand quite like the sand on Carrabelle Beach. The texture of the sand was so fine I felt as if I was walking on flour. The stunning sugar-white beaches are composed of fine quartz eroded from…
Road Trip to Nowhere
Embarking on a road trip with no destination made me feel calm, peaceful, and free. I really have no idea of where I am going or how long I will be traveling. I am just heading North By Northwest until I find cooler temperatures. There is no plan, no schedule, and no agenda. Well I…
Cats’ Home Away From Home
Completely adapted to the RV now, Mountain Lioness and Paso Robles are both very content and comfortable in their coach. Staking out and claiming their own special place in the coach, each now has their regular spot. ML prefers the drivers seat, while PR likes being in the cab over the bunk looking out the…