Dreaming of My Kind of Boondocking
I’ve been thinking more wistfully than ever about a certain kind of boondocking. First, let me parse out the different uses of that word. (Fun, stuff, yes?) Most... Read more.
The Feel of India in the RGV
On a weekend morning when the wind isn’t up, Tracy hits the local university to bird. No one’s around because there’s no on-student housing, but don’t let... Read more.
How to Take a Campground Shower in 10 Easy Steps
(Read Now to Receive 2 Bonus Prep Steps and 3 Special Opportunities!) Whether you find yourself in a long-neglected, government-run bathroom facility with more spider... Read more.
For Us Winter Texans
I was reading about the first act at an outdoor music venue we go to sometimes down here in Brownsville, and the post said the artist would be on from 6-8 pm, “for... Read more.
On Grief, Nonattachment, and Beauty
This entry is part of my personal series, called Wish You Were There, that’s unrelated to travel. Actually, here’s even more of a caveat-type intro. I enjoy... Read more.
The Nomad Witching Hour Is Upon Us
Sometimes when we’re staying somewhere for more than a few days (and when we’re lucky)—the weekend campers are gone, we’re done with our mystery trips to... Read more.
How Many Stories Can We Tell?
“Can I tell you about the book I’m reading?” “Did I tell you the funny story about those friends?” “Tell me more about what you want to do.” “Could... Read more.
Tangled up in Lyrics
I am busting with ideas about a book I just read and a movie I just saw, and what the two pieces of art mean to me, and how to express any of it in a post. One interesting... Read more.
Surprises from Life on the Road
We’re coming up on five years, which, I know, doesn’t sound like much. But this has been five years of living in 200 square feet, of going to so many places... Read more.
Merry Christmas, from Warmth and Sunshine!
It’s Christmas Eve here in Brownsville, and I’d planned on going to the cocktail party at the RV park clubhouse this evening, but the holiday blues are upon... Read more.
Pre-Christmas in Brownsville, with Mangos and Beer
We spent the Saturday before Christmas in downtown Brownsville for a full immersion in all things that are weird here. It was fabulous. The Christmas Village in... Read more.
Medical Mystery Tour Wiki
Ha! Just kidding on the wiki part. Friends have been asking me how I’m doing, and I kept thinking, how handy would a wiki be here, right? I could write with tons... Read more.
On Hearing the Palm Fronds Rustle
I ride my bike to the RV park’s fitness room each morning, and then I park it against the trunk of a palm tree. To get it situated just right so it won’t blow... Read more.
Still Catching Our Collective Breath
I haven’t been my usual chatterbox self here on the blog because there hasn’t been much to report. Except! For big news! (Oh how easily I forget.) My knee is... Read more.
Friends at the Heart of 2024
You might remember that, for our 2024 travel, we’d planned on this: We ended up doing this: We zigzagged up and down as we changed plans on the fly, mostly while... Read more.
Rest, Hydrate, Recoup, Repeat
We’ve never needed a long stay as bad as when we dragged ourselves into our winter spot, in the dark, last Friday night. This is our third winter in Brownsville,... Read more.
Our Impossible 11-hour Travel Day
After I wrote that Alice’s Restaurant post, a lot happened. We didn’t get fined for staying on the beach an extra day, but the opposite happened: we kinda... Read more.
Wherein We Act Out Alice’s Restaurant Massacree
You know the story: Arlo and friends clean up after a Thanksgiving feast at Alice’s church-turned-house and end up getting arrested for throwing their trash off... Read more.
On the Beach, the Crowded, Chilly, Still-It’s-a-Beach Beach
We finally made it to camp right on the beach! Man, have we spoiled ourselves with previous years doing this, though, because this beach location kinda sucks. Okay,... Read more.
Crowded Beach Spots vs. Empty Campground
I’m lying on my folding sofa with my iPad on my lap, looking out over water, and there’s a bit of wind, so the water’s choppy and hitting the bulkhead in a... Read more.
Get Your Banjo Wall Calendar Here
Due to popular demand (I can’t believe I’m saying that), I’ve created a Banjo-themed wall calendar for you Banjo fans (or general GDTR readers) to purchase.... Read more.
Neither Fire Ants nor Boy Scouts Stays These Campers from Enjoying the Beach
Another week at another beach state park on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Not just another ho hum, though. Galveston Ferry To start the week off, we drove south from... Read more.
Where Salt Marsh Meets the Sea
We’re spending the rest of November traveling down the Texas coast, camping at one beach spot for a few days, then moving on. A sampling, a taste of each one.... Read more.
On the Border of Isengard
We’re at Sea Rim State Park, which is an astoundingly beautiful coastal area, along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and near the McFaddin National Wildlife... Read more.
Blogging in Dark Times, Redux
I don’t know how to write here after that election. I tried, but I just deleted it all. So, I’m reposting something I wrote two years ago, because you know how... Read more.
In Anticipation of the Day After
It’s election night as a type, and I’m thinking about anything else, frankly. I just realized, for example, that on Friday, my weekly email goes out, and the... Read more.
GDTR Press Clippings
I’m partly joking here in that I don’t have real “ink,” as a friend calls it. (He is cited in the news, professionally and often.) If his is ink, mine is... Read more.
Birthdays on the Road: You Win Some, You Lose Some
Tomorrow is my birthday (the weird 56, not old yet!). I’ll be spending it at doctors’ appointments near Houston, because it’s that time of year again for us.... Read more.
My Least-favorite Part of Full-timing
Today’s our final day at Lake Ray Roberts, north of Dallas/Ft Worth. We’ve spent a whopping ten days here, same site as every year, so we can visit Karen on... Read more.
Moments of Silly > All Else
I had written an eloquent post (really, I did!) about helping my friend Karen move into her house, and how it got me thinking about the stresses of moving, and how... Read more.
