Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President. Founding Father. Author of the Constitution. Slave Owner. Founder of UVA. There are many ways to describe the man who was Thomas Jefferson. But you don't really understand him or appreciate all that he did, both right and … [Read more...] about Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
While Stephen’s 40k To Far Away – The Girls Will Play!
Stephen and I have always roamed (we lived in 10 places in our first 10 years of marriage) but we used to also have a home. I grew up in Hampton Roads (or Tidewater or Coastal Virginia or whatever they're calling it these days) from the age of 4 (I was born in Detroit, … [Read more...] about While Stephen’s 40k To Far Away – The Girls Will Play!
Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
Me: B.O.W... like Bow wow because they're dog-friendly? Stephen: No, it's probably for their initials for Barrel Oak Winery. Me: Well it would be funny since they make it obvious that they're super dog-friendly if it was for bow wow. (A few days later arrive on site and … [Read more...] about Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
The Traveling Teach Visits Belle Grove Plantation & The Battle Of Cedar Creek Battlefield In Middletown, VA
At the end of last year, I wrote about how I was looking into online teaching as a way to get back to doing what I love. Thankfully, over this year I found Outschool. I love being able to teach again and, even better, to teach what I love. I teach pet and travel photography, … [Read more...] about The Traveling Teach Visits Belle Grove Plantation & The Battle Of Cedar Creek Battlefield In Middletown, VA
Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
A couple of years ago I was researching things to do in Washington D.C. with young people. I found out that the same weekend we'd planned to head up for an educational trip to the African American History Museum, there was something called the Dulles Day Plane Pull. When I … [Read more...] about Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
My birthday is basically my favorite day of the year. I'm pretty much always treated well by Stephen but on my birthday, I'm the absolute queen. This year I had requested some sort of animal experience (shocking, I know), and happened to hint quite strongly at the opportunity … [Read more...] about Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
When we decided we were heading to Bali, it didn't even occur to me that we might want to go anywhere beyond our resort. Not because we weren't interested, but I figured we'd take a tour or two arranged through the hotel and spend most of our time by the beach to rejuvenate … [Read more...] about Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Last year I felt adventurous and tried aerial yoga. It was challenging but fun and I'd try it again in the future. This year I tried another new form of yoga - goat yoga. It wasn't as challenging in many ways but I'd do it again... and again and again, whenever and where ever … [Read more...] about Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
If you read my recent update on our relationship on the road, you'll have seen how much we're just loving Connecticut. Uh. No. It's definitely not the state for us one day. However, we've found a little fun here and there. One of the most fun things we've done is the Bubble … [Read more...] about Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “So, What’s Next!?”
A 50 state road trip like ours requires a lot of planning. A. LOT. So much of our time is spent planning... what's next. Usually, it's the next day, the next location, the next state. But we sat down the other day to think through the next year, then the next 3.5 years. It … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “So, What’s Next!?”