See You on the Next Starting Line
Jim shares thoughts about the next starting line along with a video, finish times, and course details from the 2025 Old West 50K trail run.
Why it’s called The American Dream
The current shitshow in this country that has all of us reeling leaves me at a loss to adequately express my thoughts. I call myself a writer, yet I don’t know how to intelligently convey the anger and grief I feel every time I reluctantly peek at the NPR news feed. Feeling uninspired to even try to tackle this topic, I still feel obliged to …
Fun and FOMO at FOY
The fun never stops here at the Fountain of Youth (FOY), but FOMO hits hard as I watch the Iditarod and remember all the reasons why Alaska calls me back again.
Do Things You Love and Celebrate Small Victories
When overwhelmed by madness in the world and your work, do things you love and celebrate your victories, no matter how small they may be.
The Two Hardest RVing Questions to Answer
Jim answers the two hardest RVing questions we’ve received while working from the road for many years.
The Road to Quartzsite 2025 is Paved with Reminders About What Matters
A visit to Quartzsite for the annual Escapees Party on Plumosa gathering was filled with reminders about why it’s so important to take time for fun and friends.
What Is That Mystery Switch in Your RV Bathroom?
Discover what that Arctic Fox RV bathroom mystery switch is for, and what a brilliant idea it is.
RVing in Mexico: Is The Myth of Bad Things Happening Real, or Not?
Our friends are on their way to RVing in Mexico for a few months. I’m so jealous, but still nervous about the safety of traveling south of the border in an RV.
Quick Cheap Fix for Leaky RV Shower
Jim shares a horror story about the leaky RV shower in the new rig, with a happy ending about the quick cheap fix and a lesson about jumping to conclusions.
Buckle Up Friends, Here Comes 2025
You never know what’s in store for 2025 so as 2025 crashes through the door I’m holding out hope that it will be better than we could imagine. Will you join me?
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Happy Holidaze from Live Work Dream
While we cruise into 2025, we wish you happy holidaze with plenty of good health, happiness, and prosperity for the new year.
Rene’s Rant on RVing in the Age of Climate Change
After our friends narrowly escaped a Northern California seaside tornado last weekend, it got me ranting about RVing in the age of climate change disasters.
This Life Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Like any goal, success in life is a marathon. But spoiler alert: It’s not a race! Like a marathon, it all depends upon how you define success.
Buy the Pie-O-Neer Cafe for Sale in New Mexico (and Live the Pie Town Dream)
The greatest pie cafe for sale in New Mexico is a quintessential American small business success story, and primed for a new pie baking pâtissier to own it.