It took us about three weeks to find our first home. We saw a dozen or more homes, rode in our realtor’s car (because we only had three kids at the time, Brody was about 3 months old and had thrush, lovely) and our only criteria was cost. We drove about 1 hr outside of … Read more
We’ve been talking about extending date nights, into the day, and tailoring them a little more to our lifestyle. So, we’ve been riding. But, after fighting unprecedented crowds in Moab, in Aspen and in riding up Independence Pass this last Spring, Dan and I were hungry for a crowd free motorcycle ride. This being my … Read more
We are building a cabin! For those of you who don’t know, we bought a 36 acre ranch in Sept 2022 as a homestead, a sustainable ranch, as a recreational haven and as our legacy to our children and generations to come. The plan was and is that everyone, if they want, is more than … Read more
No way it’s been one full year since we sold our home in Glenwood Springs! This day wasn’t even on my radar. I woke up to Memory Notifications and was shocked at how quickly time flies. As my mind acknowledged the insane passage of time, my heart began to reflect. Reflecting on the passage of … Read more
Today’s message is from our elders. They say Live with no Regrets! I am absolutely intrigued by an interview I heard on NPR, driving from somewhere in WV to Louisville, KY. The man’s name was Karl Pillemar and he was discussing [amazon text=this book&asin=0452298482] that he wrote after a chance meeting with a “remarkable 90 year … Read more
I’ve been having a rough go, been beating myself up…you probably know the drill, been there before and all that. We all experience ups and downs and in-betweens in life. This time, though, the reason for feeling beaten down is external BS. Now, if you know anything about me, I typically turn a deaf ear … Read more
When it comes to practicality, the vehicle that generally comes to mind for soccer moms and big families is the stereotypical minivan. However, in today’s world of ingenuity, competition and convenience minivan’s were taking a back seat to even more practical, comfortable and stylish vehicles. That is, until the 2022 Kia Carnival hit the scene. … Read more