It’s So Darling! But Where Are You Going to Park It?
As I type these words, I’m keeping an eye on my email inbox. I have queried an RV park in California near my sister’s house to see if I might stay there occasionally in the […]
Campgrounds
Not All Campsites Are Created Equal, and Other Lessons Learned
It was Day 3 of a planned 14-day camping trip, and I had already given up and retreated back home. Am I a quitter? A loser? Pathetic? Maybe all of the above. But so dang happy to be […]
Driving The Tiny Across the Lake . . . or Into Outer Space?
I was sitting in mediation this morning, trying to focus on the recorded reminders about “impermanence, impermanence, the universal law impermanence,” and “change, change, change.” I’m supposed to remain “aware and equanimous.” But my mind […]
Big Storm Coming: A Bummer or a Blessing?
The weekend campout with my friend and her two youngest children is over. We give ourselves an A+. These kids had never camped before and after a bit of “I don’t have anything to do” complaints, they […]
Controlling Much? Decisions on Setting Up Camp
Am I a control freak? It’s quite possible. But I have my reasons. To me, planning and anticipation of a camping trip are major parts of the fun. The happiness doesn’t just happen once you […]