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Heading North: Eye Exams and Gumbo
Although we were looking forward to getting back on the road, we left Quartzsite with good memories—and every intention of returning next winter. We pointed north toward Andover, Minnesota. Nana has her annual eye appointment there in May, and we had nineteen days to get there. We spent a little time around Flagstaff before moving…
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No More Guessing: How I Track My Dog Off-Grid
For those who have never read my stuff, Nana is my service dog. She has been an overwhelmingly positive addition to my life. She’s smart, photogenic, and in so many ways makes my life manageable. She has her kryptonite though. Smells. She can become completely scent-focused, and when we’re traveling, I’ll let her roam when…
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Under the Awning – April 2026
A monthly reflection series Before I started this change in my life, I had things.A lot of things. Every ad that popped up convinced me that this was the item that would make me feel better.It would make me happy.I would finally feel whole again. All I needed was the newest, the latest, the greatest.…
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The Final Days in the Desert
An Update on Nana Nana had to have oral surgery after splitting a back molar. I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but my best guess is she chomped down on a stone stuck to her Benebone chew toy. I try to inspect her teeth weekly and noticed one had turned a darker color. I…
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Running Over My Trail Cam (And the Customer Service That Followed)
Late last summer I bought a trail cam to keep an eye on what was happening around camp. I wanted to capture the life that moves quietly through the background when no one is paying attention. After looking around a bit, I picked up a Garde Pro – E8 Pro. I didn’t know much about…
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Under the Awning – March 2026
A monthly reflection series I’ve been down a long road with more than a few mental health bumps and ruts along the way. Over the past few years, I’ve been reading Stoicism — not as a cure, but as a way to steady myself. This time of year, mornings are still in the 40s and…
Bear Belly Adventures 