Distracted Drivers… Sheesh!
OK folks, prepare for a bit of a rant. Several years back I began noticing that one of the key features on I-1o was damaged guard rails. And I mean damaged. Like the idiot who hit the rail didn’t even put…
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Nana’s Recipes: Red or Green?
Sometimes it can be the most difficult question of the day… Red or Green? Salsa that is. And that decision can totally change a meal in wonderful ways. Chicken enchiladas with verde (green to you non-Texans out there) sauce is…
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Happy Earth Day
April 22. Earth Day. I bet you’ve seen quite a bit on TV about Earth Day, the celebrations, the protests, the problems we face as well as the proposed solutions. If you watch TV the news is dire and grim, and…
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A Quiet(er) Road Trip With Grandkids
Guess what? When the newness and fun of license plate bingo, or the alphabet game has worn off, or if reading in the car makes the grandkids feel a little queasy…sometimes you have to turn to technology. Do you know…
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RV to Taos
There have been a few days this spring where I swear it felt like New Mexico outside. I walked outside the other day and said, “Feels like an August morning in Santa Fe” because it was low humidity, around 80…
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Air Conditioning is Out!
I suppose in the past there were phrases that would strike dread into the hearts of everyone who heard them. Phrases like: “Honey, the Smiths next door have The Plague” or “Darling, I just heard the Mongols are headed this…
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Hitch ‘Em Up!
Have you ever watched the endless minute adjustments being made by folks who may not use their fifth wheel hitch very often? Forward, reverse, forward, reverse, forward, reverse, pull out, readjust, start over. It’s even worse when they’re driving a…
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RV Nana Visits Oregon and Almost Stays Forever
Everyone knows that RV Nana is a native Houstonian with deep Texas roots. You also know that I think Texas has more travel opportunities than most States and more places with majestic beauty that will simply take your…
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Aw, Hail!
I can’t remember if we’ve ever talked about hail. Of so, it’s been a long, long, long time and we might as well hit it again. So here we are mid-spring, the weather has been mostly wonderful. Central Texas, and…
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Electrical Protection
Let’s admit it, sometimes we all procrastinate. For example, let’s say you’ve got a trip coming up where you’re going to take your beloved RV all the way across the country to some far-off destination where you get to go-see-do…
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