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  • Texas Co-op Power Oct 2019
    Blog,  On West Texas,  On Writing

    Ranch Hands On The Wheel

    It’s true I’m a bit of a nomad, but I always love returning home to West Texas. I wrote about my experience learning how to drive on the ranch for Texas Co-op Power magazine. I know a lot of you can relate! Please share your “learning to drive” stories in the comments below.  Read the article here and check out the awesome illustration that the talented Otto Steininger created to accompany the story.  Let’s stay connected!For news, insider exclusives, occasional recipes, and book recommendations, sign up for my newsletter. If you’re interested in travel, nature, outdoor adventure, literature, film, design, faith, and community—it’s for you! I’ll keep your info just…

  • Gettysburg Cyclorama
    Blog,  On Travel,  On Writing

    The Gettysburg Experience

    A few months ago, I tagged along on one of my husband’s work trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We drove from West Virginia–not too far for us–up through Morgantown and the Maryland panhandle. On this trip I also visited Hershey and the Amish country, but this story I wrote for Vacationist USA focuses on Gettysburg. It was an amazing trip and I’d love to spend more time there. >>Read the story here<< (Pictured above is the Cyclorama at Gettysburg National Military Park)