House Sitting Adventures: Embracing Flexibility
House Sitting: A New Adventure In 30 days, we will probably be back in Michigan, or close to it. But as always, we are up for a new adventure. For the rest of this month and through the first week of…
King & I
Retired & Roaming
King & I
Retired & Roaming
Phyllis McCrossin
Phyllis McCrossin is a retired newspaper reporter/editor. She and her husband travel full-time in their travel trailer. She writes an occasional blog about their travels and believes that surely, not everyone was kung-fu fighting.
Mom and Dad’s WWII Love Story: A Tale of Romance and Unexpected Hitchhikers
Embracing Love and Kindness
In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, Mom and Dad’s love story serves as a reminder of the power of love and kindness. Through their trials and triumphs, they exemplify the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring nature of true love. As we follow in their footsteps, let us cherish each moment, for life is fleeting, but love is eternal.
Capturing Moments: A Simple Day of Photography and Rain at Lake Jennings Campground
It’s three weeks into the New Year. I didn’t make any New Year resolution; I resolve to do things almost every day of the year. It seldom lasts more than a day or two, and then I go back to being me. We…
New Year’s Eve Traditions & Trivial Pursuit
I wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Our New Year is starting out quietly. I think it’s pretty normal for people the age of King and I to kind of lay low on New Year’s Eve. But the fact of the matter is,…
Scenic Escapes: From Beach Strands to Nature’s Tranquility
This week the boys are with their father, so our daughter doesn’t need our babysitting services, which leaves King and I to fend for ourselves. Yesterday King announced we would be taking a road trip to Hermosa Beach. Our son and daughter-in-law lived there for…
Retiree’s Adventures
Hunting for Hornworms It’s Tuesday so that means … well, when you are retired, it means nothing. Today King and I drove to our daughter’s house to look for hornworms. It seems when we were there Saturday (while our daughter was out) to…
Preparing for the Holidays: Xmas Decorations, Warm Winter Adventures
We’ve begun the runup to the holiday. The boys are busy making Christmas presents for their other grandma, I’m starting to stock up on cookie supplies, the tree is up, our daughter’s Santa collection is gracing every nook and cranny…
Road to California: Triumph over Trials
The road to California was a tough one this year, but we made it. I should mention, before we get into the specifics of our trip, that King and I have had a propensity to have things go wrong. (Bad luck if you believe in it,…
Exploring Kaskaskia Dragon RV Park: A Winter Adventure – Travel Chronicles
Our Winter Adventure Begins Today we left Kal-Haven Outpost and started our winter adventure. Kaskaskia Dragon RV Park King and I are creatures of habit, and our habit is to travel south and west to Vandalia, Illinois and stay at…
Parenting and Sewing in a Tiny Home: Juggling a Busy Schedule
Today is Wednesday, and that means today’s adventure is working in the campground store while the owner and her daughters have an adventure at dance class. Two age groups, two different classes — lots of adventures. Memories of Busy Parenting…