Sunset Magazine published an article a House Crush on Wheels with a 1968 Serro Scotty Vintage Travel Trailer in it. I was in love. I started searching online for one. What a big wake up call! $800-$1800 for just a shell! Shell means the trailer is striped inside of all appliances often all the wood…
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Jesus Popped off the Cross, Again
Maybe it is just a cheap cross, but He is gone again. Maybe Jesus went on walk-about in Africa or wading through a rice field in Japan or lost in a sea of people in downtown London. I am not sure where He goes, but this is not the first time that I can’t…
Vintage Camper Remodel-Family Project
We bought this 1971 Golden Falcon in 2013. It was a family project. We ripped out the large couch (which had been stuffed on one wall) with a chain saw. The 14′ by 8′ travel trailer worked perfectly for electricity, but could not sleep a family of four–mom, dad and two boys. Jerry, my husband,…
Dear Wife of An Addict
Dear Wife of An Addict, Did you just lose another battle? One more push for change to control the use/abuse of a substance/lifestyle. You timed it perfectly, your argument for stopping the behavior was well thought out and rational. Anyone could see that his behavior was/is killing the family and himself. Why won’t he listen…
What Two Days With A U-Haul Taught Me about God
A blown engine in Amarillo on a family road trip left the boys and I stranded for a few days. Triple A showed up quickly, assuring me a quick fix. The mechanic thought different. J. C. of Gene Messer Ford brainstormed solutions, called friends in the business trying to get us a rental truck, and finally…
Most Remote Monastery In Americas
My pilgrimages to the distant desert location started in the late 90’s. A friend spoke mystically about a remote monastery called Christ in the Desert in New Mexico. In college a world religion professor invited all his students to experience one night in a monastery in Southwest Missouri. I have forgotten the name of the…
5 Favorite Fall Kid’s Museums
The rainy days of fall are on their way. What will you and the kids do on those Saturdays? These are our 5 favorite kid’s museums that make indoors a blast. For those in the Denver area the Star Wars the Power of Costume opens Nov. 13, 2016 at the Denver Art Museum. Hands…
Modeling Positive Problem Solving During Family Travel
Family Travel Creates Space For Learning to Problem Solve: Part 2 Honey, I called a Tow Truck I love the wind shield time I get with the boys when we travel as a family. In fact, I ban all electronics in the car other than shared radio of audio books. Family Travel is one of…
Honey, I called a Tow Truck-Family Travel
Family Travel has its trying moments. With a heat index of over 100 degrees Amarillo Texas is no place to get stuck without AC. The boys an I decided to just tough it out until we got to my folks house in Tyler, Texas. The poor old truck had other ideas. A Warning Sign I…
Cooling off With Zapata Falls A Family Friendly Hike
Go through a cave to climb into a waterfall for the price of only a ¼ mile hike? Count me in! I was a little suspicious when the guide suggested that we do the Zapata Falls hike during the heat of the day. Even in the Colorado 90 degrees is hot! The entrance to Zapata…