Here we go again. Certain nefarious politicians are determined to grab our public lands back from us in order to create profits for their cronies or their state. And now they have their sights set on our National Monuments. This time it’s Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke who last week visited the Katahdin Woods and Waters…
A recent study indicates that the current unsettled political climate, the threat of radical Islamic terrorism, and a rise in worldwide nationalism threatening the collapse of the European Union are stressing out people everywhere. The result of this tumultuous state of affairs is leading people to stress-induced eating and weight gain. A poll by the…
Last week’s blog on self-driving cars was the first in a series of posts in which I will pose how new ways of thinking will affect the RV Lifestyle as we move increasingly faster into the future. The Swedes are propelling rapidly toward a cashless society, where paying for ANYTHING with an app or credit…
In New York Times’ columnist Tom Friedman’s recent article, Owning Your Own Future, he recalls a conversation he had with Brian Krzanich, the venerable C.E.O. of Intel, who said: “I believe my grandchildren will not drive.” Krzanich explains that he believes self-driving vehicles will be fully deployed in 25 years. You will not drive,…
Years ago I asked in my boondocking classes what was the most important factor that discouraged them from boondocking. One woman responded that she could just not give up her electric blanket. The answer to my question can vary widely between people, and how perceptions can differ from one person to another on what is…
In my February 3, 2017 blog post titled “Public outcry foils another attempt at grabbing public lands by politicians” I wrote, “It’s not often these days when you read good news for a small group, one that is often overlooked and disregarded when laws are passed and politicians’ agendas are enacted with no regard for…
Volunteering for RVers is not just camp hosting. Though there are volunteer positions available to students, retirees, and for seasonal needs, RVers who bring their houses with them are top tier candidates for volunteer positions where affordable local housing may not be available and where there is room for RVers to park their rigs. Why do…
