We spent a very memorable month in Spokane WA – great weather, nice hikes, fun friends. But when I think back on this month, I will remember how it just kinda grounded us for the trip and gave us a template for our future month-long visits to new cities. Once we settled into a home,…
We Are Runners
It’s really great being parents today. Our kids are at such cool ages where they have wonder and excitement about sites and places they have never seen. There is so much stunning beauty that they are taking in. Sonya and I hope it enlarges their hearts for nature and a healthy view of the world….
Freedom – Trumpet of the Swan
My daughter Jadyn just finished reading, Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. She LOVED it. It was especially neat for her that she began reading it when we were in Montana, the setting of the beginning of the book. I read this aloud to my son, Isaac for the first time a couple years…
Spokane Bucket List
I have to admit that we never thought we’d spend a month in Spokane, Washington. But after visiting the downtown area one day, we started to consider it. We researched lodging options with extended stays, apartments, and VRBO, but ended up connecting with a wonderful woman via Craigslist who spends her time between Seattle and…
Lodging and Mobility
I don’t really like planning. I have a lot more fun figuring things out as I go and seeing what happens. It makes life spontaneous, but it can also be stressful. That’s why I like the balance I have with Sonya, who is wonderfully opposite of me. She can put great plans together which has…
Glacier National Park
I have a deep love for mountains. The hike, the view from the top, the magnificence. It is really difficult to put into words, but I often tell people that I love God, my family, and then mountains! When we moved away from Utah, I grieved, not exactly because of the friends I’d miss (although…
Living The Journey
Wow, what a last few weeks it has been. I have to say that I underestimated the attention I could give to things that my adult world demanded. I live in a schizophrenic state. On the one hand, this freejourner adventure is about the freedom from the conventional life and its relentless tyranny on the…
Going Away Gifts
What To Give Someone Who’s Giving Everything Away We have some of the most thoughtful individuals as close friends and family. Even though we were just going away for a year, our friends showered us with cool gifts. I’m sure it wasn’t easy for them, as they tried to think of something we would actually…
Family Ties
When asked about his greatest achievement in life, George Bush answered, “That my children still want to come home to visit.” My parents can boast of the same success. Having four married daughters, all with children now, my parents have made it easy and enjoyable for us to visit for holidays and vacations. We had…
Dallas Area Family Activities
We’ve lived in the Dallas area before, so we didn’t feel like we had to hit all the attractions, but I’ll list some of our favorites for those who are traveling this way with kids. 1. Dallas Arboretum – This was my favorite beautiful place in Dallas, along White Rock Lake with gorgeous landscaping, a…
Anywhere and Everywhere
One of the things about us Dalrymples is that we do not like to waste time. Wherever we are, we try to be all there as we mentioned before. We look for fun anywhere and everywhere. It’s not hard to do in strange places because we do it in familiar places as well. I guess that’s…
Getting Rid of Stuff – Part 2
“The Giveaway Spree” One of the most enjoyable parts of getting rid of stuff was to give things away to family, friends, and neighbors. We had clothes and toys that the kids would likely outgrow by next year, so it made sense to pass them on to someone who could use them now. Our daughter…
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