America
New Plan
Rich and Linda Morris, proud owners of a new Airstream Interstate Class B motorhome, are taking their first steps into the RV lifestyle. When Rich asked us where we were headed next, I shrugged. He grinned and said, “How great to be so free!” I smiled inwardly, knowing it had nothing to do with being … Continue reading
Mile Marker 65
On the road of life, there are certain birthdays that are particularly symbolic. These are some of life’s special milestones: At 7, your First Communion if you are Christian. At 13, your Bar Mitzvah of Bat Mitzvah if you are Jewish At 16, your mom or dad don’t have to chauffeur you around anymore At … Continue reading
New best friends
I’m the type of person who likes to get more than one thing done on an outing. For example, if I drive to the food store, I’ll stop at the post office and bakery on the way. So when we received our invitation to attend the 2011 Leisure Travel Van rally, it was the added … Continue reading
The Democracy Convention
A few weeks ago, we got an email from Michael Moore listing events happening around the country with the purpose of empowering people to take our country back. When we saw the announcement for the first Democracy Convention being held in Madison, WI, we knew we had to attend. Not only is Madison the home … Continue reading
Back in Madison – for a different reason
We’ve arrived in Madison once again, this time to participate in a thrilling event: the first national Democracy Convention. We will be blogging about our experiences in the city where I spent two exhilarating years, my junior and senior years in college, back in the heady days of 1969-1971. As luck would have it, on … Continue reading
Thank you, Mary Jo
We decided that this trip would be good practice for when we begin our full-time RV lifestyle. We’re discovering that one of the trickiest things to accomplish is keeping to a budget. It’s difficult to travel like you are on vacation, but to spend money like you are at home. Every discretionary expense has to … Continue reading
Ohio’s small gestures
Still savoring the flavor of scenic Route 6, which had taken us deep into the lush verdant Allegheny mountains through small towns like Wellsboro and Warren that recalled Main Street America of the 1800’s, we weren’t quite ready for the contemporary rudeness we experienced the moment we crossed into Ohio, our seemingly surly neighbor. The … Continue reading
3 and 1/2 hours & 40 years from home
Three and a half hours and forty years from home, that’s what Honesdale PA will always be for me. Even though we spent the night only an hour away and the Roots and Rhythm Concert didn’t start till 1:45, we still arrived late. But as events unfolded, we were right on time.
Tapas Night, with recipes!
I know we’ve been promising recipes, so hang on to your berets… this is the blog you’ve been waiting for. We decided to stay on just one more day visiting the Millers. Their home is so comfortable —yes, we are cheating on Serena and staying in a stationary house— and their hospitality so generous, it … Continue reading
A culinary adventure
Ironic that I didn’t want to spend the day with people Manny hadn’t seen for 40 years and now I can’t get enough of Steve and Joyce! I think there’s a lesson in there somewhere. Perhaps a reminder to be open and to live in the moment! If I could only remember that some of … Continue reading