Flattery, Fans, or Flocking?

I have no shame in admitting that I steal some of my best ideas and tips from other bloggers.   It’s how I began shaping this dream back in 2010, when I first found “Jennifer-Living-in-my-Car’s” blog, as well as To Simplify Glenn back in his “Falcon Days.”   They were like “pushers” in the schoolyard, teasing out something in me that I always knew was there…the gypsy element. Continue reading

In Joshua Tree with Generation Z

The downside of staying in Slab City longer than I planned is that I am now approaching Joshua Tree National Park during the Perfect Storm; Spring Break, Easter Weekend, and the annual blooming of the Joshua Trees.   But I don’t want to delay.  I was headed to Joshua Tree last spring when I learned of my brother’s demise, and had to abort the plan driving the 1,367 miles home to Texas.  So it’s still a National Park not yet crossed off the Bucket List.   Crowds or not, I must go! Continue reading