I encounter some rainy weather as I head to The Homeland. In this post, I share a story about spending several rainy days alone inside the van and personal insight about loneliness.
Category: As I Wander
Updates and reflections about life in general and life as a Lady Nomad.
Revealing A Sad Truth About Minimalism
Sharing an update on my travels and pondering the definition, implications and a sad truth about minimalism.
A Stormy Adventure In Florida City FL
A high wind, rainstorm adventure in Florida City FL ends with a beautiful moon.
Simple Living vs Cluttered Living – It’s Not Always About Your Belongings
Let's chat about decluttering your life. I’m not talking about the stuff laying on the floor or stuffed in closets. I'm talking about the stuff cluttering up your mind!
Happy New Year 2023! What I Learned About Myself In 2022
In this post, I share an important lesson I learned about myself in 2022 and thoughts about the unseen road ahead.
Pre-Christmas Traffic vs Campground Critters
My plan for today was to head to Publix for a few groceries. Once I realized it was the weekend before Christmas... I opted not to go anywhere! Getting groceries was just an excuse anyway. I didn't really need anything. I just wanted to get out-n-about for a while. But Monday works for me! Pre-Christmas… Continue reading Pre-Christmas Traffic vs Campground Critters
New Neighbors, A New Season and Simple Words Of Wisdom
I arrived in Homestead FL on December 1, 2022. Nikki had the day off so we spent the afternoon together catching up. Not that we don't talk every day but it's so much better in person! It was interesting to see all the new things that cropped up in the 8 months I was gone.… Continue reading New Neighbors, A New Season and Simple Words Of Wisdom
Finding A Place To Stay After The Campground Closes
I left the Homeland on November 3, 2022 - four days after the KOA closed for the season. Why didn't I leave when the camping season closed? Well let me tell you... A Last Minute Casualty October started out with getting a nice sinus infection that resulted in an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. After… Continue reading Finding A Place To Stay After The Campground Closes
Back In The Homeland For The Summer 2022
In late April I was in southern Illinois. I had an IOU from a campground I stayed at last fall and wanted to use it on my way back to The Homeland (northern Illinois). My plan was perfect... I'd use my IOU and spend a week in southern Illinois where the temps were more to… Continue reading Back In The Homeland For The Summer 2022
Hot-n-Humid South Florida Weather – Van Life
Spring has sprung in Florida! Well, sort of. Florida is where summer happens twice a year with each season lasting 6 months. There may not be snow or colorful autumn foliage but there are notable differences between the seasons - mostly the degree of heat and humidity. In this post, I’ll share some tidbits about… Continue reading Hot-n-Humid South Florida Weather – Van Life
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