Ideas, suggestions, and lessons learned during our adventures.
The insurance company answers to its investors – and the secret most of the companies don’t admit is that you are not the investor. The goal will be to get you to settle at the lowest possible expense to the insurance company. As long as they aren’t acting in bad faith, then they are justified…
Nothing ruins a day like a migraine attack. If you have never experienced a migraine headache then be thankful. It’s not just a bad headache. A migraine forces you to the point that you want to pluck your head off and throw it away. You can’t rub your head to make it feel better, either….
Getting unstuck can be a challenge, especially if you try to do it alone. Sometimes we have to be willing to reach out and ask for help. It takes a village – almost literally – to maintain the gardens around my house. It’s my fault (mostly). I had grand visions of botanical gardens running through…
Messy is a habit formed by consistent practice the same as clean or organized are habits. It is the day to day practice that will create the difference. The squirrel scampered up the tree with a dead limb three times its size. I watched it as it went up the tree knowing it was in…
Following a few simple tips can help you make the most of your meals on the go. Taking to the road does not mean you will leave a wake of fast food containers or restaurant receipts in your wake. I have learned from experience. Take the Meal on the Road Feeding my man family –…
Make travel fun for everyone with a little planning before you go. Too much of anything can be bad thing – even what should be a good thing. My son, the youngest at the time, crawled up in my lap and sighed. “Can we go home now? I’m tired of opening presents.” It should have…
Developing flexibility in camp cooking can be a necessity when you take off for the wild unknown. Equipment had been known to malfunction. Campsite design may not meet your specific needs. Items can be left behind when pack up occurred. Flexibility in cooking – under any circumstances – can be a valuable tool for survival…