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: Nature
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…
My Favorite Place
Several people asked me what my favorite place was on this tour. I hadn’t given much thought about a favorite place and didn’t really have an answer. I’ve answered several different places, including the Pacific Coast, Bear Country USA, and the Redwood Forest. While driving from Iron River to Mackinaw City in the upper peninsula…
Feels So Good
Feels so good to be back east after traveling out west for two months. Over the last week, we headed east from Grand Teton National Park, through Wyoming, and into the Black Hills in South Dakota. Then I drove across the enormous state of South Dakota. I’m currently in southern Minnesota. Making my way back…
The Bitterroot Valley
We are staying at a gem of a Harvest Host location near Darby Montana in the Bitterroot Valley. The Tapper Creek Winery is the nicest Harvest Host site we have stayed at. When the owner asked us if we wanted to stay an extra night, we jumped at the chance. Over the last four days,…