(written on the 2nd and 3rd from notes taken previously) Got up later today and had one last message from that first reconnection friend wishing me well. Listened to some uplifting music and chatted with the Big Guy a bit to try and start off the day with some good light. 😊 Spent a little … Continue reading 2026-06-29 (Monday) — Just Another Ranch Day

(written on the 2nd from notes taken previously) I woke up this morning to a few uplifting messages from my reconnection friend and took some time to reply to her again and to ask her if she'd like to remain connected. I also reconnected with another friend of mine whom I met, gosh, 15 years … Continue reading 2026-06-28 (Sunday) — Bunny Rays of Light

(written on the 27th and again on the 2nd from notes taken previously) I was grateful to be able to sleep in today. I've been struggling to get my journal written, as any of y'all who are regular readers have noticed. 😅 That's mostly been because I've been hanging out with people until way late, … Continue reading 2026-06-27 (Saturday) — He’s A Digger

(written on the 27th and 2nd from notes taken previously) I'm grateful that I was lighter this morning than I was last night. I don't know how common it is for others (hopefully not common), but the role-playing in my mind (and often verbally when I'm alone) that I engage in is something that I … Continue reading 2026-06-26 (Friday) — Short Circuit the Cycle?

(Written on the 1st from notes taken previously) I was up and on the road relatively early, and gratefully undisturbed through the night. I'm really grateful to Wyoming for having these parking areas along the side of the highways. It really makes it easy for those of us who are self-contained. 🙏 My route today … Continue reading 2026-06-25 (Thursday) — A Little Templing, and a Reconnection

(written on July 1st 😅... from nose taken previously) I was up early, as I needed time to scout out the hike before even going to pick the kids up. But just choosing to do that brought with it a little bit of a dilemma: One of the rules for hiking is that, at least … Continue reading 2026-06-24 (Wednesday) — Pipsicle Slide Adventures

(written on the 29th and 30th and 1st from notes taken previously) After getting up at the parking area and moving the barrel that I'd put in the front seat back to the back, I decided to head up to the Walmart Supercenter in... Layton? Clearfield? 🤷, thinking maybe I could get another pair of … Continue reading 2026-06-23 (Tuesday) — French Kissing Practice

(written on the 23rd, 27th, 28th, and... 29th 😅 [good golly 😶] from notes taken previously) Well, I think I mentioned something about how I'd always had great luck crashing for the night at Maverik gas stations when traveling? Right. Well... 😅 Today was the first time I've ever been kicked out of a Maverik. … Continue reading 2026-06-22 (Monday) — Magical Mountain, Fabulous Family

Boy, was it was hot early. 😅 I've got to get myself in bed earlier, so I've gotten enough sleep when the morning heat comes radiating through the windows and walls. So far, though, it just isn't happening (It's after 1:00 in the morning right now 😬). It's been a great day, though. 🙏 I … Continue reading 2026-06-21 (Sunday) — Family 🥰

Not sure why it was different this morning, but the sun didn't heat up my van early? It wasn't because it was behind clouds. I figured that must be the case, but... no? 🙏 There was somebody parked next to me, though. I'm guessing they arrived sometime this morning? And they left not too long … Continue reading 2026-06-20 (Saturday) — 🌞 Light 🌞