Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Kelly and I enjoy joyed our sight seeing adventures at Mt Rushmore, the BlackHills park, Crazy Horse before we headed toward Wyoming. It was really a great morning. It was on the chilly side, low 60’s when we jumped out the car to snap a few pics of the 4 presidents. They are still as…

We didn’t struggle to get up early because we were both eager to get to the Badlands before sunset. It was a fun start to our trip going through the same little towns we remembered visiting back in 1983 on our first vacation as a family out West. I called my husband to find my…

Kelly and I met with Donita yesterday and loaded all the supplies and her bike into my car and now we are packed, packed, packed! Did I mention we are PACKED! So Excited!!! Kelly and I are now officially on the road heading West! Donita has some school to finish up and one last family…

T-minus 1 day! Sh*t’s getting real! The last few days have been busy getting last minute items for the trip and seeing family in Indiana. I got to stay with my niece at her farm, see a beautiful sunset, have dinner with my cousin, lunch with my brother and his family, see my best friend,…

Friday,  May 20th, Donita, Kelly and I were so honored to have the privilege to meet with Marine Cpl. Zachary Nelson and his wife Kiley at their beautiful home in Noblesville, IN. Theirs is a story of true love overcoming life changing obstacles from the war in Afghanistan. With a soft spoken disposition Zachary shared briefly…

I am packed and ready to head to IN! It’s been a long year and a half of prep that both Donita and I put into this little adventure of ours. It finally is becoming a reality. My time in IN will be short and sweet as I will see my parents and other family…

What a fun and incredible send off party last night for me!! THANK YOU to all who came out to support me and help me raise funds for Homes for our Troops yesterday! I am truly humbled by your generosity to this great organization! Just yesterday alone you helped me raise over $1188. WOW! that…

25 more days until our journey begins in San Fransisco! We are super excited.  Just a quick update and exciting news. We have added a new partner in crime to our Wandering Project team.  Our third partner will be driving our SAG wagon (Support and Gear car).  My older sister, (yes, I have to point out that…

Seldom is a gift so wonderfully personal, timely and meaningful. One of those rare moments happened today when a friend of mine, Stephanie Cowan, stopped by and gave me this. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for this and admit I haven’t the words of appreciation such a gift deserves. Now time to enjoy…

We are officially at the 5 month mark before our little adventure begins!  Donita and I are excited.  We have been communicating back and forth via text and email on the little details of our fundraising and have decided to begin it today!  We have 5 Months to raise $3800.  Please consider helping us meet our goals. Check…