A Summer of Love, Adventure and Appreciation
As summer comes to an end soon, I am moving into fall with excitement and trepidation. I’m excited because I will be visiting so many...
Refusing to Accept Defeat
I overheard a conversation in the Juneau, Alaska airport while on a layover. It went like this, “It’s going to be 116 in Portland today....
Spring Growth: Sisterhood and Brotherhood
It almost seemed like I was traveling backwards in time this spring. As the season began I was in South Florida and then made my way up...
A Belated Happy Mother's Day
I was driving all day on Mother’s Day from Albany, New York to Ohio and thought a lot about what it means to be a mother, and am just now...
Taking Stock at a Milestone - One-Third of 63 National Parks Completed!
For those who appreciate stats: · 15,219 Miles Driven · 20 States and 1 US Territory Passed Through · 15 Weeks on the Road · 21 National...
You Can Go Home Again - It Just Might Not Look the Same When You Get There
As I leave Florida today, I’m reflecting on the time I spent here from eighth grade through law school (1979-1990). I visited the house I...
Winter: What I've Learned So Far
After 12 weeks on the road traveling alone mostly through the winter months, I’ve had a great deal of time to reflect on my life and life...
Spring is Here! Time to Gain the Health Benefits of Time Spent Outside
There are times in a person’s life where it can be challenging to cope. People respond differently to circumstances and many of their...
Signs of Life After Death
It’s difficult to write about all that occurred after Riley passed away. I struggle with what to share. I’m just a regular person who had...
Mary Colter: A Woman Pursuing Her Passion
Mary Colter was an architect, designer and decorator for the Fred Harvey Company from 1902-1948. She designed many hotels and restaurants...
