Have you ever watched an elderly couple enter a building? I pick up on body language quickly, and a couple I came across recently brought
Author: randombitsoftrialanderror
Life is a bumpy, wonderful ride filled with random bits of experiences that require a lot of trial and error responses. I'm Pollyanna to a fault, as well as a woman, a mom, a wife, a reader, a writer, full-time RVer, and I have rheumatoid arthritis. All of that on top of having a family full of interesting and twisted characters--I have a lot of material to work to keep life interesting.
Hiatus Over – A Refresher on Who I Am and What I’m Doing Here
Why do we want our words, thoughts, opinions, and experiences to be read by others? It might be the human need for recognition, or the
Florida to Oregon – Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
My daughter, Dani, and I had an amazing road trip from Florida to Oregon. What amazing sights there are in this beautiful country. It’s safe
Welcome to Newport, Oregon: Sightseeing, Eating, Laughing, and Leaving – Day 7, 8, 9 and 10
We made it to Newport, Oregon. Home of the Newport Aquarium, Dani’s home for the next four months. We arrived during a cold drizzling rain.
On Our Way Oregon – Day 7
We left the crisp cool air of Trinidad, California early the next day–Friday–our targeted day to hit Oregon. We woke up excited to get started,
California, Here We Come – Day 6
Waking up in Reno, Nevada, wasn’t so bad. It’s nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, but still has that Vegas feel to it. We were actually
Bright Lights, Good Food, and Brothels – Day 5
Waking up in Las Vegas was like any other place along the route–shower, dress, pack, drink coffee, pack the car, and on the road. We’re
From Heaven to Hell in One Day’s Drive – Day 4
We woke up just outside the Grand Canyon in an overpriced hotel that didn’t provide a free breakfast. Dani had been up early doing a
Politics, Hugs, and the Land of Enchantment – Day 3
We love the Holiday Inn free breakfasts. Yummy bacon, fried crisp the way I love with it, cereal, yogurt, and homemade waffles for Dani. We
Roly-Poly, the Twilight Zone, and Walkers – Day 2
Dani and I spent the night at the not-so-elegant, but-it’s-a-bed Days Inn in West Monroe, Louisiana. The Duck Dynasty office was only six minutes away,
Finally Got Our Groove On – Day 1
We had a slow start this morning and it took a while to get our groove on. Dani was supposed to pick me up at
In Just a Few More Hours
I got emotional tonight while doing some final packing. Planning for the actual drive to Oregon has been a distraction from facing the final conclusion
Bite Your Tongue and Enjoy the Ride
I am getting so excited for our upcoming trip to Oregon. Only six days left, and my daughter and I are making the final plans
Severing the Umbilical Cord
It seems I’m always starting a new chapter in life. That’s definitely a good thing, considering it means I’m alive and kicking. This new chapter