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The Real Challenges of Food While Car Camping
Food while car camping looks simple when you first picture life on the road. Buy groceries, put the cold items in a cooler or refrigerator, and cook something at camp. That approach can work for a weekend. It becomes more complicated when the vehicle also serves as your home, kitchen, pantry, office, and transportation.…
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Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe in Louisville, Kentucky
Soon after Riven passed away, I found myself in Louisville, Kentucky, sitting inside a restaurant called Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe. I had not traveled there looking for anything connected to him. The name simply appeared in the town where I happened to be, followed by blue dog artwork, merchandise, and a menu item…
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Virtual Assistant Work From the Road
Virtual assistant work comes up often in conversations about earning remotely, but the job title does not explain much. The actual work depends on the client, the business, and the skills you bring to the arrangement. A business owner might need someone to manage email, organize a calendar, schedule social media posts, answer customer…
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Visiting Dollywood When Half a Day Wasn’t Enough
Updated September 2026: I originally wrote this article about a visit I made while Dolly Parton was still alive. Following her passing on August 25, 2026, I updated it to acknowledge her death and reflect changes at Dollywood since my visit. The photographs and personal experiences remain from that original trip. I arrived at…