Butters & Bambi

Explorers. We left the beauty of Mount Shasta behind, along with thoughts of us falling off the cliff or running out of fuel. As we made our way back toward the campsite, I floated down the smooth roads. Since it was downhill, out of curiosity, I checked the gas gauge. It said I had 90…

Shasta is not just a drink. One of the main attractions around the Shasta area for us was Mount Shasta. I had heard various feedback on this mountain: it was a dormant volcano, it was a place of spiritual healing, it was majestic. I also know that I drank Shasta soda at some point when…

Dam, Snow. Despite the snoring noises coming from both ends of the trailer, I still got a decent night’s sleep. We were all ready for a day of exploration. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while I drank my cappuccino, my parents fueled up. Who knew there was so much to…

The nearness of you. When jammed together in a compact space, you learn to negotiate how to use the space by coordinating who moves and when. It’s a carefully choreographed event. Between the four of us: Umma, Apa and Butters, I’m the only one who learned how to dance so naturally, I ended up scooting…

This should be “interesting.” I prepared myself for the upcoming weekend by running through different scenarios in my head. Umma (Mom), Apa (Dad), Butters and I living in a 19 foot Airstream Bambi for several days…the possibilities were endless. My parents exhibited a wide range of emotions when I invited them to head into the…