Why They Called Us Vagabonds

Why They Called Us Vagabonds

I found this article from my childhood family life recently. I enjoyed reading it and think it’s a good look into my dad’s mindset, especially: . . . . . . . . “Freedom,” said Joaquin De La Luz, “is not all luxury.” He should know....
My Family – the 1970’s Nomads

My Family – the 1970’s Nomads

I recently came across this clipping from my childhood days growing up in my family’s gypsy wagon home on wheels my dad built by hand. This article came from the Daily Inter Lake Newspaper in Kalispell, Montana, one of the many places we traveled through during...
The True Love Story of Floyd & Margaret

The True Love Story of Floyd & Margaret

Today I made the drive out to Floyd and Margaret’s, two unlikely friends I made while on a drive one afternoon about ten years ago with my parents. Over the years and after many visits to their farm, I grew to love and admire them and their endless love for one...
Saying Goodbye to my Childhood Home

Saying Goodbye to my Childhood Home

I went home to Yreka, California one last time to say good-bye to my childhood home, where we settled after leaving Croy Gulch. My parents have moved into town because they’re getting older and can no longer live their primitive lifestyle. We I can’t...
Life is What You Make of it

Life is What You Make of it

My passion for cooking began when I was a little girl, living in our modest, yet homey cabin in the woods. Our cabin was built by my dad, completely by hand, and was a testament to his love of all things handmade and salvaged. Our home was filled with items found in...
How Love Changed Our Child’s Behavior

How Love Changed Our Child’s Behavior

Today is Colin and my wedding anniversary. I always feel so reflective on these days, thinking about life and what has happened along the way. And naturally, I’ve been thinking about love and how I really consider it to be one of the greatest gifts we have...