I transferred from a community college in Anchorage, Alaska to UCLA my Junior year. One of my favorite experiences was attending football games at the Rose Bowl on warm Southern California days. I would...
Had some rough days but my heart has been doing really well the last few so I ventured up to Matanuska Glacier with Heather, her daughter and a friend today. Matanuska Glacier is 24...
One of my fondest memories from childhood was on a camping trip to the Ozarks when I was a little boy. We stopped at a roadside stand for soft serve and the chocolate cone...
A visit to Denali National Park is one of the greatest experiences anyone can have. It is true Alaskan wilderness with wildlife that will blow your mind. For most people there are two ways...
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Thank you for visiting. In 2015 I was diagnosed with a severe birth defect in my heart and an accompanying chronic heart disease. My doctors told me I should be dead. After seven surgeries in six years and a whole lot of complications I'm still here!
In the Spring of 2021 I sold everything, bought a truck and trailer and hit the road with my dogs. I want to share with you my journey. Hopefully we'll both learn a few things about making the most of the time we have and that it is possible to live a fulfilling and fun life even with a severe illness. So come along for the ride, share must see things in your area, and enjoy the ride as I try to live my best life.