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My name is Dawn and I'm a GenX Jesus follower who loves my family, a good adventure, and chances to be creative. This is my nomadic life!
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Category Archives: Real Life
Where the Stores Are
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.”-Henry David Thoreau “But I won’t know where the stores are!!” I stared quizzically at my friend. Really?? You find out you get to … Continue reading
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Nomads No More
“Home’s where you go when you run out of homes.”-John le Carre 2025 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Somehow, I made it through 4 years of high school honors English and a few … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry # 8 – The Last Hikes of the Year
“Only where you have walked on foot have you truly been.”-Messner I took a few months off from writing – working and holidays and other things filling both my hours and my headspace. But since I was able to complete … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry #7 – The Hikes thru the Trees
“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than trees.”-Henry David Thorough Well, it would be nearly impossible for me to have come out taller than these trees, since I was hiking through the redwoods, but the … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry #6 – The Oregon Trail
“The world is before us, and we are still on our way. The Oregon Trail is an adventure that must be lived, not just dreamed.”-Anonymous Pioneer So I didn’t really hike any part of the official “Oregon trail”, but a … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry #5- The Hikes along the Way
We are logging endless miles in the Jeep as we drive cross country, and amongst the monuments and quirky roadside attractions, we are also taking time to find a few hikes along the way, and add some miles to our … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry #4 – Hiking with Friends
The Pocket WildernessLocation: Soddy-Daisy TNLength: varies – we did about 2 milesElevation Gain: also varies – my watch said I did 5 flights of stairs (of rocks), plus some serious hills.Pros: pretty water views, picnic tables and parking, newly upgraded … Continue reading
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The Vagabond Summer
Vagabond: [vag-uh-bond] adj. 1. wandering from place to place without any settled home; nomadic. 2. leading an unsettled or carefree life. The definition for vagabond can really go two ways. On one hand, it can be viewed negatively with words … Continue reading
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The Lost Art of Letters
This post is brought to you by C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen Two books arrived on my doorstep, and that has made all the difference… Hello dear readers! I’ve struggled a bit these past few months to prioritize my writing. … Continue reading
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Hiking Log Entry #3 – Erwins View Trail
Location: Linville Falls Gorge, Blue Ridge ParkwayLength: 1.8 milesElevation Gain: 252 feet – with some moderate slopes and steep steps.Pros: Amazing Views, wide path and easy to navigate, a few benches along the way, lots of wild rhododendrons, good-sized parking … Continue reading
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