Year: 2019
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December Poodle Adventures – Old Dog Syndrome
‘Twas the Thursday before Christmas and out on the back deck… Cookie was stirring and I’m thinking “What the heck!?” Cookie Staggers About… It was mid-late afternoon (December 19) and I let Cookie out back to go potty. He’d finished doing his business and was heading toward the door when…
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December Is Half Over Already!? Exhaustion Sets In
December has been a blur with exhaustion and weight gain, thanks to my Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. My thyroid medication got bumped up, but it’ll take a while to kick in. Stress from surgery has made things worse. Life can be tough, and sometimes there’s no easy way out, but this too…
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5 Perceptions About Van Life That Drive Me Crazy
Winter decided to show up way too early and it’s rendered the outside air too cold to be enjoyable. So… I sit here (indoors) reminiscing about my first couple years on the road (before becoming Dad’s Caregiver). I look forward to hitting the road again someday but, as I ponder my…
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When Fall and Winter Collide – Northwest Illinois
A second winter in the Homeland means adapting to the cold. Jack Frost and Old Man Winter make their appearances, but a grocery trip and scenic drive break up the routine. The clash of fall and winter creates a stunning landscape and an unexpected tire check adds a touch of…
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A Creek Runs Through It – Warren Illinois
Earlier this month the temps were in the upper 60’s. The upper 60’s is my most favorite temperature range. Sadly, in the house, Dad needs the heat on much higher than I want it set at and it’s not comfortable for me. The house is super warm and stuffy (and…
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I Became A Full-Time Van Life Nomad 4 Years Ago
When I took on the role of Caregiver (back in March 2018) I knew my temporary hiatus from the road could be lengthy and I would need to find ways to get through it. What I didn’t realize was how deep my nomadic desires ran. I’ve been missing the road…
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Cookie Has A Lump – I Have Gallbladder Surgery
Cookie Goes Back To The Vet… Cookie has cysts and lumps on his body. The Vet always told me not to worry about them and to just keep an eye on them. Mid-last week (August 7), seemingly out of nowhere, the lump on the back of Cookie’s neck started growing. This…
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Cookie Got Hurt – How I Take Walks With A Lame Deaf Dog
Cookie loves going for rides and adventures. He enjoys seeing new things, smelling new smells and, occasionally, getting into a little mischief. Cookie Hurt His Leg… Several weeks ago… Following our usual pre-bedtime routine I had let Cookie…
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The Lazy Dayz Of Summer – A Mini-Adventure In Northwest Illinois
Sometimes life tries to get the better of me and I’ve been finding that a low-stress adventure is helpful. Adventure is a great way to take a mini-break from life and that’s exactly what I did recently while out running errands. I Seriously Need To Chill Out… Admittedly, I’ve been…
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