7 Packing List Essentials I Took to Iceland (+ 2 I Forgot!)
I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at packing over the years since I started traveling more frequently. I’ve learned to cut the excess and focus on what I’ll actually use, and while there were still a few things I didn’t end up wearing in Iceland, overall, I was really happy with what I […]
Foiled by Fragrance: A story of stillness, stench, & small victories
It would have been perfect were it not for the stench of my neighbor’s cologne. It was just after sunset, my feet were bare, my bourbon glass full. It was spring, but the brutal kind with highs already pushing toward 90. Still, the nights were kind. Warm, breezy, largely free of the mosquitoes that I […]
Friday High Fives – 4.18.25
This week I recognize local legend, Francine the Lowe’s cat, along with a new favorite skincare product, a recipe I can’t stop making, a new purchase for the van build and a 90s-focused playlist.
24 Things I Didn’t Hate in 2024
What a year 2025 has already been. 2024 also tried to kill me, but here’s a rundown of some highlights.
Van Build Source Guide
Body Modifications Each time I cut a hole in the van, I called it a body modification. These are the items that change the overall appearance of the van, and turn it from a boring, creepy, white cargo van, to a nifty home on wheels.