Excellence - The Meyer May House
Last week we visited the Meyer May house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in Grand Rapids. As we watched the video about the house’s restoration, and then toured the…
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Wyoming is in Michigan?
Yes, we’re in Wyoming, and we’re also in Michigan. Dave and Amy’s new house is in Wyoming, Michigan. Visiting David’s and Laura’s families in the Grand Rapids suburbs of…
Rabun Beach, Georgia
Just north of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, on US-441, is a sign pointing to Rabun Beach Recreation Area, which is around 6-8 miles west of the highway on Lake Rabun Road…
An Urban Adventure
This article is called “An Urban Adventure” but perhaps “Adventure” is the wrong word to use. It should perhaps be “Nightmare.” After having worked hard for two months…
Proverbs 16:18
Hmmmm….I wonder what is meant by that reference? I suppose it has something to do with a lesson learned, or something like that. Well, you’re right! It’s about a lesson…
Juniper Springs Adventure!
Remember that line from the old TV show, 3-2-1 Contact—“The Tropics are HOT?” Ahhh, not so much. It was even cold in Miami this week. But after waiting in Ocala for…
Half as Much Money, Pt 2
Just a note about my last post. I didn’t mean to criticize anyone or the way they spend their money. Everything we have is a gift from God, no matter how hard we work…
Juniper Run
It wasn't exactly a "three hour cruise" that turned into a multi-year adventure. But it was exciting! This was a canoe trip down Juniper Creek, a seven-mile trip that is…
The First Month
This post is for those who are interested in seeing how the $50 a day budget is coming along. Here’s a summary of what we’ve spent this first month (28 days): Food…
Juniper Bubblers
A fascinating glimpse at a wonder of God's creation. This is a fascinating thing to watch. You’ll need to look beyond the various sticks and undergrowth in order to…
Half as much money, Twice as much husband
That’s how I’ve heard retirement described. Having been retired for a month now, here’s my take on that old saying. First, let’s talk about twice as much husband. So far…
Thoughts on visiting Koreshan
A few days ago we visited the Koreshan Settlement State Historic Site in Ostero, near Fort Myers, Florida. The Koreshan Unity was one of several communal utopian…
Taking Time to Reflect
Sometimes we can get so caught up in the everyday aspects of simply living out our day, that we lose sight of the amazing glories of our Creator God. We had a marvelous…
How It Works
Here are some keys to making budget travel work. 1) Look at the big picture. Some days you may spend more on gas, and other days less. One day you may go out to a…
The Simple Life
Budget travel requires rethinking the way you think about possessions, the necessities of life, and how you spend your time. Here’s a photo of our van, driving down…