When I first starting dreaming about life on the road in an RV about 10 years ago, I knew very little about the subject. I just knew that it was something that I felt would suit my personality and lifestyle well. For years I dreamed about it, but when it came down to getting serious... Continue Reading →
Hiking Downwards into Heaven at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park
There are so many natural wonders that exist here on earth. Many of them are often described as heavenly. I guess that's because the feeling that we experience is so unique and elevated that we feel like it is something beyond our earthly existence. Something that we imagine we might feel after we have left this... Continue Reading →
What Are My Monthly Living Expenses You Ask?
This is a question that I am asked quite a bit and mainly from people who are considering life on the road either seasonally or full-time. Currently, my living expenses hover around $800 a month (this is in U.S. dollars and includes medical and dental insurance) or less than $10,000 a year. With that said,... Continue Reading →
Fly, Fly Away
Sometimes, due to timing, distance and other circumstances, traveling by air is necessary for even the most robust full-time RVer. Especially if you are traveling overseas. We're not quite there yet with the RV that converts to a high-speed powerboat, although I believe there are some innovative prototypes out there. ...you sit crammed into small... Continue Reading →
What a Relief It Was to Be in Nebraska
In the summer of 2017, I made my way across the country, in Gypsy Rose, from Napa towards Chicago for 8 back-to-back weekend art festivals. On my way there I camped in a beautiful campground in Breckenridge, Colorado and enjoyed being in the Rocky Mountains for the first time, for a couple of days. However,... Continue Reading →
"Your heart is fearless. Your mind creates fear. If you allow your mind to suppress your heart you will only stumble upon limitations." - Carolyn Quan, The Happy Little Bird
The Nipple Effect
Where do you stand on images that show nipples? How does nudity in artwork affect you? Throughout my art career, I've experienced some very interesting reactions and feedback regarding the nudity in my artwork. For me, it's become a bit of a social experiment. Whenever I have the opportunity to show my nudes, I like... Continue Reading →
Wandering in Wonderland – A Poem by THLB
Wandering in Wonderland I wander with a sense of wonder Wandering under the moonlight Wondering how it is so Wandering up the mountain Wondering how it is so Wandering through the forest Wondering how it is so Wandering by the seaside Wondering how it is so Wondering how it is so Wandering through my... Continue Reading →
Exploration and Camping at State, Provincial, County and Regional Parks
There really is a lot to be discovered in the not-so-popular and lesser-known parks and campgrounds. The National Parks are wonderful, but there are also other interesting parks to discover on your road adventures that will nurture your soul. When you're seeking out campgrounds to stay in don't forget about the hundreds of State, Provincial,... Continue Reading →
Life on the Road as a Juried Art Festival Artist
In 2008, when the economy took a major downturn, I started dreaming about what my next step as an artist would be. The dream of traveling around the country in an RV and doing art festivals began to get firmly planted in my head and so it began - the process of turning the dream... Continue Reading →
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