I don’t have much to say, today. As a blogger, a lyricist and a conversationalist, it sometimes (but not often) happens that I stare into space or a face and no idea comes a callin’. This is not uncommon, though it can be frustrating if the desire to create or interact is present. Joni Mitchell …
It’s 3:00 a.m. and rain is falling. We both woke up with the same thought of “let’s get the towels and bathing suits that are (were) drying outside” and we worked together to bring them into our RV. As new campers in our 40s, everything about the logistics of living in an RV for weeks …
This morning I finished a novel, made coffee and joined Beth to setup for her online, morning yoga classes. We’re living in the woods, so a lot of bugs joined us, too. One of the most delightful things about this campground are the chipmunks. They race to and fro and, I’m told, will stop to …
It’s almost impossible to do nothing, so why not settle for doing less? That’s more doable! When I started this blog a few years ago, Beth and I were in the process of decluttering our home. Over the course of a few months we sold, donated or threw away 75% of what we owned. What …
I read a lot. Always have. When I was a kid, The Hardy Boys books were one of my ways to relax and enjoy stories. So I read them all! I also consumed Mad magazine from cover to cover. By fifth grade, though, I was also reading parts of the New York Times, Time magazine, …
Today, I returned to the gym, so per my promise to myself, I will continue to workout regularly and (finally) cease shaving this Fred Flinstone-sized mug ‘o mine. Thank God! There is no earthly sensible reason I can think of to take a razor to my face on a daily basis and the motivation is …
I like the campground where we are staying. I’m happy that we rethought our first choice, searched for a better park and canceled the existing reservation. This cost us $250, but listen – we are in one place for 30 days and it’s important to like it. It’s not the first time we’ve bounced out …
Tomorrow is our last full day at our cabin in Youngsville, NY, so we are finishing up a song, packing our RV and riding east for two months of summer vacation (and a bit of work). A few minutes ago, we were sitting outside at a friend’s home enjoying the sunshine and a cool breeze. …
The months of July and August are coming and thus begins our annual summer travel season. This year, we decided to spend July at an RV campground near Wurtsboro, New York – a great little town with one of the world’s worst names. Wurtsboro – it sounds like some combination of warts and liverwurst. In …
Every two or three years, I shave my beard. Typically, it’s because I’ve gotten fed up with something and want to start with a clean slate. In this case, I want to rededicate myself to physical fitness, to look better and feel better about myself. My father once said, “One of the best things about …