The bluffs above Big Piney St. Robert is kind of in the middle of nowhere, Missouri. Located in Pulaski County between St. Louis and Branson, it is considered the gateway community to the U.S. Army's Fort Leonard Wood. Indeed, that was why we were there. We were celebrating Jacob's graduation from basic training, and with… Continue reading A Day in St. Robert, Missouri
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Of Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners
Scoutie at family dinner This summer's trip to Prague was a bit different than those prior. For starters, we were traveling with more of the family. Nate was able to join us on this trip along with Sami. The pace was also a bit different, even with the busyness of city-hopping. Most of our busy… Continue reading Of Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners
Ode to the Great American Road Trip
Car packed for a road trip in California #minivanlife With life returning to a new normal as Covid19 becomes more endemic and regional restrictions ease up, more folks are heading out on vacations. Some families are taking vacations that had been postponed as a result of the pandemic, while others are embracing a slower pace… Continue reading Ode to the Great American Road Trip
Exploring Prague: Beautiful Green Spaces
An evening walk after gelato with a view of Prague Castle One of the many things that I enjoyed in my brief visit to the medieval city of Prague was how much greenery there was around the city. With all of its rich history and architecture as well as modern conveniences, there is also much… Continue reading Exploring Prague: Beautiful Green Spaces
Praha, Czech Republic
The Czech Senate building I am currently writing from an AirBnB in Vinohrady, in the middle of Prague 2. At long last, and at the same time, all too quickly, I am in the Czech Republic, on a mission to drop my daughter off to begin her university studies at the end of this month.… Continue reading Praha, Czech Republic
The Cranky Camper 