The time has finally come! The Scooter Cannonball Run is almost upon us, and after a bit of a scramble, I’m making my way to the starting line in beautiful Seaside, Oregon. This leg of the adventure has been a logistical puzzle, but I’ve navigated my way through cars, planes, Ubers, and even a hostel … More The Cannonball Kick-Off: An Epic Journey by Car, Plane, Uber & Bus!
Downsizing, Debacles, and Discoveries: Our First Week on the Road Hold the phone on the Scooter Cannonball updates for a moment, folks, because we’ve got a major life announcement to share! While I was busy prepping for the Cannonball Run, a far bigger adventure was unfolding right in our own backyard. Mark and I have … More News Flash: Trading Four Walls for Four Wheels: Our RV Adventure Begins!
Facebook memories that pop up can really stir up emotions, can’t they? In May 2025, it will mark a decade since I embarked on a journey of a lifetime, cruising along the back roads of the United States on the mighty Yahama TW200. It truly allowed me to see the world with wide eyes, and … More Crazy Adventure Ahead: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of My Journey on the Back Roads
Make new friends, but keep the old One is silver and the other gold. A circle is round, it has no end That’s how long I want to be your friend. Here is my hand, and here is the other Let’s put them together and we have each other. The other day, a friend of … More “Make New Friends”
“There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no such thing as a negative experience, only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self-mastery. From struggle comes strength. Even pain can be a wonderful teacher” (Robin Sharma) Well, I made it through week one without any catastrophic event. However, I … More Lesson Learned on the Road
“Tin Man” Sung by America Oh, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn’t, didn’t already have I can’t believe that the day actually has arrived where I’m starting the journey of a lifetime. I can remember the days where Russ and I were dreaming and scheming ideas and places to … More The Journey Begins!
After posting my story on the Stand Up to Cancer, many supporters and well wishers were asking for a map of my trip. I don’t have a set route yet but I do have a general plan of roads that I do want to travel on in no particular order. http://www.roadtripusa.com/routes.html Pacific Coast – This … More The Compass
Now that I have published my desire to pursue the dreams that my late husband I had wanted to do next year, I’m getting a lot of questions, looks and concerns about why would I do such a crazy adventure on a motorcycle and alone. * How will you support this trip … More Why would you do such a crazy thing?
A Widow's Ride 