The First Lady of the family and Mama Nomad. Mandy loves to spend time with her family, travel, explore and read. She is the primary daily educator and overall household manager. Mandy is credited with being the inspiration behind venturing into this Nomadic Lifestyle.

Be Present In The Present

If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present…gratefully. – Maya Angelou Continue reading

Battle of Pea Ridge

FLASHBACK FRIDAY ~ 2009 In memory of the Battle of Pea Ridge, AKA Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, fought March 7-8 in 1862; where 26,000 men fought, and over 3,000 were killed, captured or wounded. Pea Ridge was fought in order to determine the fate of Missouri in the Civil War.… Continue reading

The Human Spirit Needs

The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man. Continue reading

Your Own Sunshine

Some days you have to create your own sunshine. Continue reading

Paths You Take

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are made of dirt. Continue reading

The Walls You Build Yourself

You are confined only by the walls you build yourself. Continue reading

Happy Birthday Dr Seuss

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Of The World

I am too old to have seen this little of the world and too young not to go see it now. Continue reading

Miracles

Even miracles take a little time. – Fairy Godmother, Cinderella Continue reading

Spend Your Life

The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you. – Peter Shaffer Continue reading