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No I don’t hate the beach. Really.

It's the thought of going to the beach that gives me butterflies.

My friends and family will tell you that I hate the beach. Let me correct the record. I don’t technically hate going to the beach. While I’m there, I kind of like it. But it’s not the first thing I think of doing when I get a day off. I…

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A Rock ‘n’ Roll obsession comes full circle. And a life is changed.

Thanks for looking. Song links at end of article.

For a few years, in high school, John and I were thick as thieves. Although to look at us, you’d think we had little in common. I was on the football team and John was a hippie skateboarder. We were both smart enough to be bored with school and shared…

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When you screw up, be like Bean

My life lesson, from a moonwalking astronaut

Pictured, the crew of NASA Apollo 12 in 1969. (Left to right) Charles “Pete” Conrad, mission commander; Richard “Dick” Gordon, command module pilot and Alan “Al” Bean, lunar module pilot.  I really screwed the pooch. To get high speed internet on the road, we use Starlink, which connects to small…

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Beth & Sal’s Pre-roll RV Checklist

Caveat: the list only works if you use it!

Download the printable PDF Exterior compartments latched/locked Windows shut/locked Awning in/power off Starlink stowed Power/water lines disconnected/stowed Truma Aquago off at exterior switch Propane valves shut Stairs in Exterior & awning lights off Check rear tires for rocks, etc. Check tire pressure Coach cabinets/drawers closed/latched Secure dishes, glassware Shower door…

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This is why we do what we do

Thoughts about life on the road

  Living full time in a motorhome elicits a lot of questions from both friends and strangers. Most are FAQs, centered around the necessities of daily living, like, what do you eat? Where do you stay? How do you get Internet? What happens to your poop? Stuff like that. We…

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Sal & Beth’s Ekko Mods – Big List with links

A few folks at the Tuscon Ekko Rally asked for links to some of our mods – with the rain and thunderstorms, I had enough desk time to actually get this together. I am sure I forgot a few and may have also missed crediting originators, but did that whenever…

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Thanks for helping my sister

I think of my sister Karen a lot. Even more in October, her birth month. She would have been 69 this year. Unfortunately, she didn’t make that birthday – Alzheimer’s had other plans. When the disease took her from us, my first emotion was profound sadness. That was quickly followed…

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes By Sal Green tomatoes Seasoned salad croutons Parmesan cheese, grated Eggs Olive oil Fresh garlic, crushed Red pepper flakes Salt & pepper Note: quantities will depend on how many tomatoes you have. As an example, for 4 medium-sized tomatoes, you’ll need 2 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, about…

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Is Agreeing to Palliative Care the Same as Giving Up?

Sal wrote this blog article for Traditions Health. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed—even afraid—if a doctor recommends palliative care for you or your loved one, especially if you aren’t sure exactly what it means. Since palliative and hospice care are related, people often confuse them. Knowing the difference can bring…

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Avoiding Testicular Cancer

This piece was ghost-written for Ross Krasnow, MD, a urological surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Sal did the research and interviewed Dr. Krasnow to create the article under his byline. Sean Kimerling was a successful New York TV sportscaster and a lifelong athlete. When he started to experience unexplained…

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