Have you experienced an enchanting moment in nature? You know, something like seeing your footprints spread with phosphorescence on a beach, or a meteor shower on a clear, moonless night?… Read more »
After an entire year of having Thor in storage, we finally get to feel the open road again. And it’s COLD. The midwest has had a very rainy season this… Read more »
I know, I know, I’ve blogged on and on about the Morton Arboretum. But it’s SPRING, and it’s such a bloomin’ beautiful place in spring. Plus, I have a new… Read more »
My dialog with Hali the week we arrived in Chicago: Me, Guess what tickets I have in my hand?Hali, Chicago Cubs?Nooo.Second City Comedy Club?Nooo.Chicago Craft Beer Festival?I wish, but, nope.Wait,… Read more »
This week wasn’t quite as exciting as we had hoped. We traveled to Long Island to take care of some business, and well, the trip turned out to be all… Read more »
I call myself a “vanlifer,” and yet, I haven’t experienced the van life since May, 2018. Can you believe, we have not camped for just about one year? That’s going… Read more »
It Will Be Different This Time It’s always different at Catherines. And by different, I mean, you never know what to expect. One thing is for sure, we have always… Read more »
This has been a difficult post for me to compose. I feel like a traitor, yet here I am… letting the world know: My Story Back in the 70’s I… Read more »
You know how things jump out at you, when you first land in a new destination? Terrain looks different, water tastes different, sounds are new, stores, smells, roads, cuisine, all scream:… Read more »
A Couple Scattered Thoughts Before I begin, I just must share: KIMCHEESE. We’ve been making batch after batch of kimchi around here, and my most favorite concoction from all of… Read more »
