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For the past year, I’ve served as the vice-president of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. It’s been a great role for a number of reasons. No one really expects much … Continue reading Honored

I like goals and I like tasks but mostly I like checking things off of task lists. That made me realize that I need a travel goal for 2020, something … Continue reading 52 ÷ 2 = 26

I have a great point-and-shoot Olympus camera. I know people make fun of me for it because it’s not cool like a DSLR camera and it’s not hip like an … Continue reading It’s late, but pictures

Full disclosure: I am not a do-it-yourself kind of girl. I’m more of a hire-a-pro-because-it’s-much-more-cost-efficient kind of girl. That’s what makes this post hilarious, even if only to me. After … Continue reading Why I’ll never be an electrician

A fable for your entertainment Once upon a time… … there existed a mythical land where all believed the words they said were always funny, always brilliant, always insightful. This … Continue reading Aesop and Facebook

There’s no good way to introduce this. I just have to drive in. I had a dream last night. In that dream, I was petting a mouse that was wearing … Continue reading Get Outta My Dreams, Get Outta My Car

It’s the official Roadtrip Awards! States This one definitely surprised me but the best state to drive through is Montana. Sure, it’s ridiculously beautiful and all that but get this … Continue reading The Envelope, Please

Mighty Victor Mouse died on October 15, 2019, or so, of natural causes. Mighty, a native of Banff, Alberta, Canada, and the 3rd of 538 children of Maxine Mouse, never … Continue reading Mighty V. Mouse, 2019 – 2019

Ok, to the hard questions. Barb asked What was my most memorable experience and what did it teach me about myself or others? Excellent question. People are far more important … Continue reading Your Questions, Part 3

I’m home. My dog is thrilled. One of my cats won’t stop yelling at me and the other has yet to surface. I’m worn out but it’s a good exhaustion. … Continue reading Your Questions, Part 2

I really wanted to get home tonight but Asheville was the best I could do. I’m overnight parking (🙄🙄 whatever) at a Cracker Barrel for the night, then driving the … Continue reading Your Questions: The Mighty Version

Ok, more total honesty for you all – when you buy a tiny camper, you buy into a subculture that you never knew existed. At the beginning I thought, “I’ll … Continue reading Boondocking Explained