What a “Bad” Travel Day Looks Like
We’re in a wonderful location right now, so no worries, but we’ve had a few rough travel days lately. And when I’ve mentioned that to friends, they’ve asked... Read more.
Meet-up at the Mothership
We’re in the tiny town in Ohio where the one and only Airstream factory is located; truly, all Airstreams—for dealers across the country, for individuals and... Read more.
Our Flight from Sleepy Hollow’s Halloween
Since we hit the road, we seem to have a knack for staying at creepy-sounding places on Halloween. First was Tate’s Hell, with Rebel and Hook prowling Womack Creek... Read more.
Tiny Sushi Restaurant
I was especially looking forward to making this Tiny House, but, like several recently, it disappointed me through the process. Don’t get me wrong: I think it’s... Read more.
An Hour with Finn > Basically, Anything
You know that line in the Kinks’ big hit: “It’s a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world, except for Lola.” That’s been our camping experience... Read more.
When the Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few
You know Spock’s motto. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” (Or, the one, as in The Wrath of Khan when Spock sacrifices himself.) This is... Read more.
Harvest Host Unexpected Success
We’re on our way to central Michigan to see Finn, and it’s been a long haul, the longest travel day we’ve ever had. So, on the way, we stayed a night in... Read more.
It’s Not Home Until You Barf in It
If that’s not an aphorism, I’m establishing it now. You know that I’ve felt like the trailer is “home” ever since we moved into it. I say things... Read more.
The Only Brewery We Really Care About
We’re back in Elkader, Iowa, for the third time since we’ve been on the road and for the billionth time before that. Why? Tracy’s best friend since forever... Read more.
Puzzle and Pieces in Madison
“Puzzle” and “Pieces” are names of beers at the Funk Factory Geuzeria, a very micro brewery where we spent our final evening in Madison, Wisconsin. The brewery... Read more.
Sharing 3 Things (and More) in Madison
You know I try to keep this blog as closely related to travel as possible, but, sometimes, it’s the people we visit that’s the reason we’re at a certain place.... Read more.
Ukulele and Cheese the Madison Way
Just recently I was complimented on the blog twice, by, like, two different people—on how natural and easy-going my writing is—so now of course I’m all frozen... Read more.
Doug’s Tiny Pub
I mentioned with the last Tiny House post that, as we approached Madison, Wisconsin, I reached out to friends to see if anyone wanted a Tiny House. First, Patti... Read more.
Regrouping, from the Heart of the North Saddle Club
I hate to say where we are: it’s a secret, wonderful, not-even-online camping spot, and I don’t want anyone to know about it. I will tell you, though, of course.... Read more.
Patti’s Tiny Ocean House
This is a special Tiny House! Up top it’s a cheerful beach cottage, with sailboats and chaise lounges, and below it’s an underwater-hotel-type experience, with... Read more.
North Shore: Waterfalls, Smoked Fish, Never Too Many Breweries
I was set on writing this entry at the end of today’s day of errands in Duluth, Minnesota (it’s Thursday); I like having an entry to end the ”blog week,”... Read more.
A Different “Premium” at Lake Superior
Man, it’s been almost a week since I posted last, which has to be a record for me. Since then, we: stayed overnight in a rest area near the Canadian border, which... Read more.
Goodbye Canada, For Now
Tomorrow we leave this campsite in Whiteshell Provincial Park, our final in Canada, and drive all day to a rest stop in Ontario for the night, then all the next... Read more.
Manitou Appe
At our last campsite at Hecla, I met Svea (she’s on the right; Lauren the park interpreter is on the left), who helped lead my guided tour through the woods of... Read more.
Black Bear, Black Bear, What Do You See?
I see a lone hiker looking at me. If my headline isn’t familiar to you, you don’t know a kid, I’d bet. People have been reading the picture book, Brown Bear,... Read more.
Flooding on Winnipeg River
I’m lying on the sofa very early in the morning, watching and listening to a thunderstorm; it’s supposed to storm on and off all day long here. Normally I’d... Read more.
My Brilliant Laundry Solution
I can’t believe we’ve been living on the road this long and I’m just now implementing this idea. I first saw it in action in the Everglades two winters ago,... Read more.
Exploring Hecla Island
It’s been a quiet week here at Lake Wobegone Winnipeg. (I’ve always wanted to start a post like that.) Seriously, this little island is rich in cultural history... Read more.
Music Studio Tiny House
I super enjoyed building this kit: it’s the same ratio as my favorite house kits but it’s a music studio, and I built it for my son, Finn. You can see how happy... Read more.
Hecla and Gimli on Winnipeg
That’s not an entirely made-up headline. It’s a scramble of where we are—as a cool-sounding phrase that reminds me of the Star Trek episode, ”Darmok and... Read more.
Mosquitos v. Bear
If this were who would win in a battle here in Manitoba: a swarm of these dragonfly-sized mosquitos or an average-sized black bear, I would bet on the bear, based... Read more.
Tracy’s Birthday on Blue Lake(s)
Yesterday was the third of Tracy’s birthdays that we’ve celebrated on the road, and yet again we’re camped on a body of water. Last year, we were boondocking... Read more.
Canadians …
We’re more than halfway through our summer tour of Canada (well, let’s count this as more like a first-time swing through), and I’ve come to a few conclusions.... Read more.
Lookin’ for Peace in All the Wrong Places
Here at Greenwater Provincial Park in Saskatchewan, I’ve got that old song, ”Looking for Love,” stuck in my head, and it’s not even fitting because the character... Read more.
Saskatoons and Blueberries
Jacqui (queen of this blog, if you’ve been following) gathered Saskatoon berries along the river valley as a kid in Canada even though most other non-native folks... Read more.
