There is nothing quite like the coming together of people from two different cultures; unison and joy within a world of division is a beautiful, powerful force to be celebrated, and so we did - in style!
Read MoreMy Hoosier Home
My family has been farming in our county since the mid-1800's and I will always feel so deeply rooted to this place no matter where I live. Change happens slowly in small towns, but when you need a comfortable place to call home, you'll always be grateful for the familiarity and love it brings.
Read MoreA train across America
There's just something about a train ride. It's the same sort of something about a campfire - something that nurtures a peace of mind, a flowing of thoughts, and an opening of conversation with others.
Read MoreRoad trip to Portland
It took two days to drive from Bakersfield, California to Portland, Oregon, so Eric and I tried to make the most of it while on the road. We drove through Napa Valley, quickly stopping to taste some wine, and spent the night on the Avenue of the Giants, among California's huge redwood trees.
Read MoreThe "Greatest Family Reunion Ever"
I’ve heard rumors of the Greatest Family Reunion Ever (GFRE) from the time I married Eric. Over Memorial Day weekend, we arrived in Fresno and I met much of my extended family for the first time and was finally inducted into this very welcoming and very large family.
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