Category: The Journal
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It Was Never About the Adventure
The temperatures are noticeably warmer and the breezes are much appreciated as temperatures near 90 at the end of February. The crickets have begun their chorus of chirping in the evening and even the birds are more abundant. Before the morning sun breaks the ridge I hear Mourning Doves sing their low, all too familiar,…
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Earning the Day
While I was in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, there were mornings that were cold, wet, and windy — the kind that make you question your life choices before your first sip of coffee. And yet, I would sit there watching the sunrise over the lake and think: This is prettier because I earned it. It wasn’t…
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A Birthday Tribute to Nana
Greetings from the land of nomads. Yesterday was Nana’s birthday. I’ve never been one to celebrate pet birthdays, but this year felt different. It felt worth pausing and writing something down. We started the day with me singing “Happy Birthday” while rubbing her belly. Her tail wagged enthusiastically, stirring up the desert dust that had…
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Volunteering at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous
Greetings from the desert. For quite some time, I’ve followed Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA) and Bob Wells, the organization’s founder. Bob is also known for his appearance in Nomadland, where he played himself and served as a consultant, sharing his real-world experience as a nomad. Each year, HOWA hosts an event called the Rubber…
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Merry Christmas from Nana and Me 🎄🐾
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Nana and me. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, campmates, or enjoying a quiet moment on your own, I hope your day is filled with peace, warmth, and a little bit of magic. Thank you to everyone who’s followed along, reached out, or shared kind…
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First Week in Quartzsite
I left off my last post in Quartzsite, Arizona, so that’s where we’ll pick things up. Quartzsite is a small desert town with a year-round population of about 2,400 people. In most contexts, it would be easy to overlook. But in the winter months, it transforms — swelling with snowbirds and visitors, sometimes reaching hundreds…
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A Long Overdue Update
It’s been brought to my attention by several people that it’s been a long time since I last posted here. They’re not wrong. Somewhere along the way, the humdrum of life settled in, and what once felt post-worthy started to feel… ordinary. But over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about just how lucky…
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Exploring Montreal Falls: A Hiking Adventure
Hike To Montreal Falls I woke up and decided to visit Montreal Falls. The falls are on the Montreal River and are found on the south side of the Peninsula. South East from High Rock Bay. It was a 50 minute drive to the trail head that I used. Roughly at 47° 23 ‘17.1″N 87°49’33.5″W. …
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Tips for Visiting High Rock Bay: Trails and Delights
We are staying in High Rock Bay. It’s located at the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This is about 12 miles north of the town of Copper Bay. In order to get here we had to travel about 7 miles of unpaved road after highway 41 ends. These roads are not your typical country…
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The In-Between Adventures: Embracing the Journey
It’s been a while since my last post. Not much has been happening to write about. I don’t want to turn this into a daily journaling activity. Hornbeck was able to patch the canoe. It definitely looks patched. However, the hull is back to the correct shape. She is worthy of water once again. It…
Bear Belly Adventures 