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Part II – Loss of a Dream
In August 2025, a planned road trip to a horse-themed campground in Kentucky turned into an unexpected disappointment. The author faced a series of unsatisfactory experiences at both Wranglers and Energy Lake Campgrounds, leading to feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction… Continue reading
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Home on the Highway
Meditation and sabbaticals. They are precious gifts I’ve only recently enjoyed. If it was possible to go back in time, I’d say this to my younger self. I’d tell her no matter the cost, do these two things NOW. These… Continue reading
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The United States and the Chaos of Uranus in Gemini
The planet Uranus moves today, July 7, into the sign of Gemini. It’s worth taking a look at this transit and its correlation with USA wars. I began exploring astrology during the first Trump presidency. During that time, serious people… Continue reading
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Navigating the Fantasy Life: Reflections on Luxury Cruising
Fantasy Life Mark and I took a European cruise this summer. I swore off this style of travel years ago, my younger self correctly judging cruising to be the epitome of personal excess and toxic earth trashing. The fantasy life… Continue reading
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Solo and Shared Travel: A Perfect Balance
Backstory Our nest is empty. A joy-filled seasonal gig teaching Florida history to kids leaves me plenty of time for solo travel. My son needs me like young adults still need their mom, mostly for companionship and guidance. Mark and… Continue reading
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Getting Crafty at the John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, North Carolina My artistic aspirations have always been literary. At 12 I started a novel with a central character named Melissa. That youthful ambition never made it to the finish line. I’m more of… Continue reading
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Warrior Creek Campground: A Magical Escape in Boone, North Carolina
We rolled into Warrior Creek Campground on the third week of our month long adventure. Our campsite was super pretty and secluded, surrounded by sycamore, poplar, oak, and hickory trees. It was nothing short of absolutely magical! Check out the… Continue reading
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Sesquicentennial State Park
Our next stop after Winfield was Sesquicentennial State Park in South Carolina, or as the locals lovingly call it, “Sesqui”. We chose this park because it’s close to a friend I wanted to hang out with. With Cleo in tow,… Continue reading
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Winfield Campground
Cleo and I rolled up to Winfield Campground in early June, kicking off our epic month-long road trip. With its 80 campsites dotted around the 70,000-acre J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Winfield is one super cool US Corps of Engineers campground.… Continue reading
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Crone Life: Solo Summer Road Trippin’
Tiny Tim is tucked into his air-conditioned home, safe from the elements. Our third solo summer camping adventure is a wrap. When camping at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, I had a chance to share… Continue reading
