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First-Time Dog Airstream Adventures: Lessons and Memories
Read More: First-Time Dog Airstream Adventures: Lessons and MemoriesWith JoJo, our newest pup, settling in at home, I find myself thinking about those small but memorable moments when a dog experiences something for the very first time. Thinking About Firsts I remember Lonnie’s first trip in the Airstream. She was only nine months old, and we had just welcomed her into our lives…
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Remembering My Dad: A Death Valley Tribute
Read More: Remembering My Dad: A Death Valley TributeOn the 12th anniversary of my dad’s passing, I looked back at photos from our 2023 trip to Death Valley. This anniversary was a moment to reflect on the process of grief and healing I had been on. As I thought about the trip, I felt a sense of sadness and closure. Scattering my dad’s…
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Return to Mecca
Read More: Return to MeccaEaster Weekend, a time for family gatherings and little ones dressed in pastel-colored outfits. My non-traditional ways propelled me to get away with Jay, Butters, Rosie, and Airstream Bambi. But up until the day we packed up the trailer with supplies, I didn’t know where we’d be headed. I guess that’s the beauty and curse…
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Alabama Hills
Read More: Alabama HillsThere’s a destination about 200 miles from Los Angeles, where the landscape is a mix of desert and jagged mountain peaks. I first heard about this place from Keith Skelton, the professional photographer with whom I’ve taken several workshops with over the years. Long before I got Airstream Bambi, I saw Keith’s photographs of the…
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Expectations
Read More: ExpectationsThe day after Thanksgiving, we took a trip to a campground near Barstow, California. It was a free camping area called Sawtooth Canyon. Because it was a holiday weekend, the place was packed. Every time we take Bambi out, an unforeseen situation seems to arise. Sometimes it’s a minor issue (we run out of electricity…
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Our Legacy
Read More: Our LegacyA few nights ago, I met a friend after work and we talked about life after death. In the dark restaurant, my mind wandered back to a conversation with one of the Asian women leaders I interviewed for my research study. During the interview, the participant explained she had been learning about Buddhism and was trying to…
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Where have I been?
Read More: Where have I been?As I’ve been acclimating to my new life in Southern California, I’m slowly establishing a rhythm. By no means is it perfect but instead, it’s a work in progress. One of the activities I’ve been trying hard to incorporate is to continue the discipline of writing. For a while now, my goal has been to…
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Long live Arches
Read More: Long live ArchesI had the chance to visit Arches National Park in Utah during our trip across the U.S. Like the Grand Canyon, being in the park was a humbling experience for me. My wish is that this park, other parks, and all national monuments will continue to thrive for hundreds of years to come. Our souls…