My epiphany came on a winter day when I was feeling sorry for myself. I call those kind of days "fat slug days" because during the cold weather I slowly slither along in my sun deprived paleness lugging around extra pounds from eating too much comfort food. On that particular day, I focused on getting …
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70/7000 Reflections in My Cabana
Days 61 and 62 August 25&26, 2001 Put on some miles today, stopped at a campground, and put up my "cabana" (an open sided tent). I love my cabana. In storms I cover it with a very large sheet of blue plastic and it becomes a waterproof shelter, dark and cozy like a cave. I lit …
70 days, 7000 Miles-Days 33 and 34
July 27 & 28, 2001 I'm no longer worried about how I look. Gave that up about two weeks ago. I'm good enough just the way I am...... acceptance. I feel strong. I have been brave all my life. Yes, I have done cowardly things but I have had enough courage to never give up …
A Menopausal Odyssey, Day 12
July 4, 2001 The Suck Factor! It's those moments when the descriptive word for everything is "yuck"! It happens to me when I tired, hungry, in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation, or discouraged. I guess it's part of life and can even happen during my dream-come-true trip. I woke up this morning fully controlled by the …
70 Days, 7000 Miles-A Midlife Odyssey
In 2001, I took a solo 70 day, 7000 mile camping trip across the US and Canada. I was 52 years old and an elementary teacher at the time. I left my home the Saturday right after school let out and returned the Saturday before school started up again. Having taken many camping trips that …
Leaving
On a whim I took an adult education class at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. About eight weeks ago, I started this blog. I am a snowbird. When my world up north turns grey, black, and brown I head south. But now that I hear that the snow is melting and spring in North …
The Autonomous Traveler 