Creating a home on (and off) the range
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Let’s talk about stress and anxiety. If you’re like me, you might be rolling your eyes right now and thinking, “No, let’s not.” That’s an okay approach from time to time, especially when you’re busy just doing ALL THE THINGS. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life. They help our bodies and minds…
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Well, we did it! We took Xena, our new 29-foot Forest River X-Lite 24RLXL travel trailer, almost 2,700 miles and camped nine nights in six different places on our great Montana adventure. Shawn drove more than 400 additional miles in our 2015 Ram 1500 to see the sights. The grand total of miles Shawn drove…
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Do you like variety in your diet or do you want the same meals over and over again? I think there’s a continuum between an extra adventurous foodie and a super picky eater. On one end you have folks like my brother who loves spicy and exotic foods. He’s even eaten balut, the Filipino treat…
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“And He said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’” – Luke 12:15 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Everything we own requires a piece of our time and attention….
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Texturing walls with a roller is a DIY project that anyone can do, with a little patience and practice. Why would you want to texture your walls? For me, it was prompted by wallpaper removal. My master bathroom was covered in wallpaper, courtesy of the builder. Fast forward 25 years and the wallpaper was dated…
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My love affair with travel trailers started early. My best friend in grade school lived across the street from me. In her driveway was a little house on wheels trimmed in turquoise aluminum and shiny chrome. It had a stove, tiny fridge, dinette, a couch that converted into a bed, and a cramped bathroom, which…
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Well, that was weird. I’m talking about 2020. It was also stressful, challenging, lonely at times, and disappointing. The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect back and look forward. How did we handle the first worldwide pandemic in our lifetime? And since it is still going on, how can we…
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I love many things about fall. Here in Texas, oppressive heat gives way to crisp, sunny days that beckon me outside. Gold, crimson, and rust-colored leaves float to the ground like nature’s confetti. I dig my favorite boots and sweaters out of the closet. Then there’s the food. Apples, pears, cinnamon spice, and, of course,…
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Hey there, my friend, with your face getting hot behind your mask in the grocery store. And you who is working harder than ever to keep up in a world that changed almost overnight. You whose heart is hurting because of injustice you’ve faced in your own little corner of the world. All of you…
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How long does it take to tile a rather large shower? For us, it took six months. We mostly only worked on weekends. Truth be told, there were a lot of Sundays when we did nothing on the shower. Why? Because life in the middle of a pandemic can be hard. We also had two…
