2025, Inspiration

10.31.25 We are the Bridge, author unknown

What I shared recently in the article โ€œWe are the Elderlyโ€ is similar to this article, yet with very different examples. I relate to both articles so much. You might also, so here is โ€œWe are the Bridge.โ€ My nameโ€™s Richard. Iโ€™m 74. And Iโ€™ve come to realize something about my generation: we are the… Continue reading 10.31.25 We are the Bridge, author unknown

2025, Inspiration

10.15.25 They call us “The Elderly”

I am one of those people referred to here as "The Elderly." If you are as well, you can relate to all of what makes us Unique. If you aren't one of "The Elderly," please take the time to read this and think about each observation. I think you will find it very interesting. โค๏ธThey… Continue reading 10.15.25 They call us “The Elderly”

2025, About our RV, Buying our 5th Wheel

12.08.25 Buddyโ€™s RV Park Play yard

Our precious poodle Buddy has had a big adjustment in his freedom since we moved to the RV park. This post took me many, many hours to put together. I guess it's because it's about Buddy that I wanted to have the best pictures and write the most accurate content. All pictures can be enlarged… Continue reading 12.08.25 Buddyโ€™s RV Park Play yard

2025, Inspiration

10.13.25 What’s the best part of being a grandparent?

Being a grandparent is an opportunity to embrace a joyful and loving bond with grandchildren, distinct from the pressures of parenthood. Grandparents prioritize connection over worries, cherishing every moment. They find beauty in the small things and reflect a deep love that is rooted in acceptance, hope, and understanding.

2025, Buying our 5th Wheel, Selling house in Amite

09.21.25 Site 100 Lakeside RV Park

With the house sold and the RV purchase in progress, we needed to secure a site at the RV park in Livingston.1 Kendal lived there for seven years after Katrina and then moved back there the year before we started dating. He knows the park well, and we both knew it was where we wanted… Continue reading 09.21.25 Site 100 Lakeside RV Park

2025, Buying our 5th Wheel

09.18.25 Finding Our Dream RV: A 2017 39-foot Keystone Montana 3661RL

When we decided to sell our home and buy an RV we didn't think we'd find "the right one" right away! But we did. Kendal found a 2017 Keystone Montana for sale in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, on an RV sales site called Pop Sells. The photos and description made both of us want to see… Continue reading 09.18.25 Finding Our Dream RV: A 2017 39-foot Keystone Montana 3661RL

2025, Home in Amite, Selling house in Amite

09.11.25 How We Sold Our House in Just Two Days

When we decided to sell the house and live in a 5th wheel, we knew we had a lot of work ahead of us getting the house ready to sell. We did a lot of things around the house to make it look appealing to everyone who saw it. That is called staging, which is… Continue reading 09.11.25 How We Sold Our House in Just Two Days

2025, Inspiration

08.30.25 Do you have your sunglasses on? by Rachel Marie Martin

When my kids were little and theyโ€™d leave for school I ask them if they have their sunglasses on. Not real sunglasses, but imaginary sunglasses, glasses of love. I wanted them to see the world through that lens, not the lens of negativity, self-doubt, criticism, worry, fear or comparison. But the lens of love. Sometimes… Continue reading 08.30.25 Do you have your sunglasses on? by Rachel Marie Martin

2025, My life

08.06.25 What are the McDaniels up to now??

Like I do sometimes, this is mostly for documentation to help me remember in the future. But we also want yโ€™all to know our big news, so here it is! As we get older, the yard work and housework we previously did with ease and enjoyment can become more and more difficult and not so… Continue reading 08.06.25 What are the McDaniels up to now??

2024, 2025, Amaury Guichon

09.24.25 Amaury Guichon creates an all chocolate Mickey Mouse!!!!

Seeing Mickey Mouse makes my heart smile and I am so pleased to share this video of Amaury Guichon creating this chocolate masterpiece of the little guy. Below he describes this creation. โ€œOne of the most iconic cartoon characters just came to life in my kitchen โ€“ entirely crafted from chocolate! While the concept may… Continue reading 09.24.25 Amaury Guichon creates an all chocolate Mickey Mouse!!!!