2012 is quickly drawing to a close here on the left coast of the United States. Instead of reflecting on all the changes and events that happened in my journey this year, I’d like to wish us all a very
You, too, Can Now Get Married in Washington
I don’t think I realized how emotional I’d be today as I headed over to volunteer at the County Courthouse in Clark County, Washington. Today is the first day that marriage licenses are being issued to all couples, same-sex and
Whatever Happened to My Voice?
I used to say whatever was on my mind, sometimes even before my mind knew what was on it. I used to say that I could sit back and just watch my mouth work – stuff would come out of
Beach Break
I love the beach. Everything about it makes my heart sing – the sand, the sun, the clouds, the crabs, the shells, the kelp, the waves, the driftwood. So given an opportunity to hang out for a few hours in
Travel Confessions: Could I Be an Alien on an Extended Vacation?
I’ve never felt like I belonged here on Planet Earth. As a kid, I often thought a gang of aliens had dropped me here from Outer Space and now they were sitting out there somewhere laughing their asses off, watching
Stranded? Or not…. What to Do Without a Car for a Week
I recently took my car in for a tune-up. Easy-peasy, right? Well, maybe not so much. This vehicle of mine has 218, 732 miles on it, with a “new” rebuilt motor about 70,000 miles ago. What that means is the
Thinking About Next Year’s Camping Trip? Have We Got Ideas for You!!
“Creativity on the road” takes on a whole new meaning with some of these rigs. Which one inspires you to go hang out in nature? Fancy a vintage trailer? How about one of these little beauties? Or what about a