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April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Marseille, France – Team Meetup – Day 1

Since I work for a global fully distributed (100% remote) company, we typically do “Meetups” two to three times a year to bond and do planning. These meetups of course have been on pause since the pandemic started…

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June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

A Semi-return to Normal

This past week was like a breath of fresh air for the most part. There’s some family stuff that is happening that’s tough, but this post isn’t about that. This post is about how nice it is to…

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March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Playing with Clay

For as far back as I can remember I’ve always loved working with my hands. For the last couple years I’ve been having this tug to play with clay. Well, I finally did it! Here’s my first round.…

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February 23, 2021

Settling During a Pandemic

Scarlett and I retired our nomad ways and moved into our townhouse in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta in the middle of a still very active COVID-19 pandemic and as expected, it’s been quite the ride. Since…

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December 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Celebrating 3 years at Automattic

Wow, it’s hard to believe I’ve been at Automattic for the years already! It feels like it was only a month ago I first joined the Woo Mobile team to help build the first ever Android app for…

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July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Santa Fe Skies RV Park – Santa Fe, NM

What can I say? I love this RV Park and felt it needed it’s very own post. One of the best parts of this park is all the artwork. Everywhere you turn there are metal sculptures. The landscaping…

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September 23, 2019September 30, 2019

It’s so hard to say goodbye

It’s been a really, REALLY tough couple of months for me and my family. My grandmother passed away last month and then about 4 weeks later, we lost my Auntie Nutt (Kathie) as well. I’ll write more about…

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August 19, 2019

Genetic Mutations: My Story of Depression

I originally posted this in a private forum, but after much thought I decided to put it up on my blog so others can have access to this information. It’s difficult for me to admit I struggled with…

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July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Idaho Falls, ID – Anniversary, wine, and sprained ankle!

We stayed at the Snake River RV Resort in Idaho Falls, ID, from July 7 – July 21st (2 weeks) for $705.12 (approx. $50/day). This resort is situated in a more industrial/farming area of Idaho Falls, ID, so…

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February 18, 2019June 13, 2019

Panacea, FL – Holiday RV Campgrounds

We stayed at this campground for exactly two weeks. At first I really didn’t like it, the sites are super cramped. Your neighbor is so close that the awning, once extended, pretty much touches the other rig. I…

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December 26, 2018December 26, 2018

Locked Out – Christmas in Atlanta

The Riu Wagon is now parked just outside of Atlanta, GA, in the Stone Mountain area. We’ll be here until January 20th. It feels wonderful to be back among friends. I lived in Atlanta many years ago and…

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December 7, 2018May 25, 2021

Looking forward to negative feedback?

This post has been sitting in my drafts for months now, so I thought I’d finally brush it off and send it out. I had an interesting thing happen to me a little while back that I’ve been…

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October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

Up way too late…

I got my new Samsung Galaxy Tab4 today and played around with the pen app. It’s late and she came out creepier than I intended, but hey it’s almost Halloween. Besides, she looks as tired as I feel…

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October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Mr. Winston

Just because he’s the most adorable fur-boy there ever was! <3 And he’s ready for halloween!

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October 10, 2018October 11, 2018

Exploring Ellicott Island dog park w/Emily

While staying up on Grand Island, we got to spend a little time with my bestest buddy in the whole wide world, Emily <3 We met her at the Ellicott Island dog park in Amherst, NY. What an…

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October 5, 2018October 11, 2018

Branches of Niagara RV Resort, Grand Island, NY

We stayed 2 weeks at the Branches of Niagara RV Resort in Grand Island, NY. Lovely place, beautiful scenery, and lots of time with friends and family.

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September 3, 2018October 11, 2018

Finally some wine…

We finally opened the 2004 Rioja we smuggled home from our vacation in Spain several years ago.

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August 28, 2018October 24, 2018

Moving and Expensive RV Lessons

It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. –Seneca I swear, it felt like we had been in Wichita, KS for well over a month, but it ended…

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August 13, 2018October 11, 2018

Already looking to upgrade to a larger space!

This nomad is already looking to move into a bigger trailer after only a couple weeks!

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July 31, 2018October 11, 2018

South Dakota…It’s Official!

Last year Scarlett and I bought a travel trailer and this year we are finally launching on our dream of living on the road for a whole year! We were living in this giant house surrounded by all…

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We sold our house and most of our belongings and hit the road with our RVAugust 3, 2018
4 years ago.

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