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Respite: although the journey is deeply satisfying, I found myself still needing rest after long days behind the wheel. I found that rest in my sister’s home, in long, fulfilling conversations with friends and, mostly, in some much-needed time with Mike.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein. You might be able to guess which one I chose. Even if you don’t know me well, you might see the beauty that I find in everydayContinue reading “Respite”

What can you say about the people who have known you your whole life? Or the people I have known their whole lives? This is family, both born and chosen. They are the folks I carry in my heart and who know me better than anyone. I am so deeply grateful for Mike, my sisterContinue reading “Family”

Strong, handsome, trustworthy, generous. A companion and more than terrific tool for this journey. Like us all, he could use a little smoother ride but his strength under pressure has been fantastic.

What an unbelievably beautiful drive this past few days have been! Although i was not totally prepared for the challenge of it, I have been awed by the spectacular landscapes that I have seen. The photos don’t do it justice but here are some of my humble attempts. Denver Botanical Gardens Today i head towardContinue reading “Majesty”

As I journey through unfamiliar terrain, I’m constantly reminded of how grateful I am for my health, for the capability of adapting to the demands I ask of it and for all the investment I’ve made over the course of my life for it. I’m able to do whatever I like, for the most part,Continue reading “Health”

As a lifelong fan of Ayn Rand, I was delighted to finally attend FreedomFest 2021. Off to a bit of a slow start, I was concerned the week was going to be about the Democrats and Republicans. In the end, I was happy I attended, I got to see young people who are as onContinue reading “FreedomFest 2021”

Although I am the designated family navigator, often enough, I turn right when I should turn left. This has led to, at least by Bob Ross’s standards , to many “happy accidents”. Unlikely people who the Lord has designated for Angels in my path: a delightful conversation with an elderly black man at a gasContinue reading “Happy accidents”

Each day I live, I want to feel the warmth, peace and love that sent me on this journey, the community of friends and strangers that make this kind of trip possible. I am so moved by the love and prayers of my friends and the beautiful gestures of strangers I meet along the way.Continue reading “Gratitude”

Our epic journey begins as a tribute to one of the best men I’ve had the privilege of knowing, my brother Steve. When he lost his battle to cancer on January 1, the world lost a fine renaissance man. He left so many things behind, this is my celebration of his life in this explorationContinue reading “Steve”