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Ninety-eight degrees here today, but I was wrong about the end of the storms for the season. Looks like some will be here again toward the end of the weekend. The good news: it will be cooler.

Thank you! I am trying to learn more about hospice and other end-of-life options and appreciate the willingness to talk a little about your experience.

Check out One Dish Kitchen for some yummy single-serve no churn variations: https://onedishkitchen.com/no-churn-strawberry-chocolate-chunk-ice-cream/

We used to do this with two different sizes of coffee cans, and let the kids roll them around for (what seemed like) ever. Ziplocks would be much more packable! So no "Wee Sing Silly Songs"? Okay... I get it. As a 10-year Girl Scout leader, I know more than my share of obnoxious songs...

Appreciate the update. "This" is hard--really hard. I'm sorry for you, but glad for him, that you're there. Doctors, IMO, are ill-equipped to deal with mortality themselves, let alone help others. (Nothing personal against them or their profession, but many are just not skilled in making...

Apache-Sitgreaves is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever camped in. With your appreciation of Ponderosas, I think you'd like it very much, and you have the experience and skills to truly enjoy it. (You know to be aware of restricted areas adjacent to the National Forest, remain alert to...

Oh I think you've got this! Have a great time!

Have you had any problems finding a parking space in the park itself? We camped there for just two nights a few years back, and I really, really enjoyed the village-like experience, but seem to recall general parking was scarce.

Ooh yes! Apples sound good. (Our teeny, tiny healthful bit is the whole grain mix. And watermelon. Truthfully, though, I think the roll is just a frosting delivery system.)

We love cinnamon rolls in a tube--especially with watermelon--and can bake them to perfection in our Ovenette. They are expensive. They are full of junk. We will eat them all in one sitting. An option: Mix up some pancake batter. We like Kodiak Cakes cut with Krusteaz. Add pecans, if you...

Well... Yes. Besides casual visits, I spent at least 18 long, full weekends a year in and around a large Ren faire for five or so years. My daughter was an under-aged performer there. Because of that, I was granted full credentials, with access to the back lot and Keep. During two of those...

More about the sink/counter/water station: This unit sits snugly between the foot of the bed and the back of the driver's seat. Behind it is a window and ledge with cup holders. It's upper rear leg is strapped to the bed frame with One-Wrap Velcro. Likewise, the front leg. At the bottom...

Agree about parking! We considered an extended van, but after driving one, discovered parking is (surprisingly) much harder with just two more feet. Our inside eating space in the low-top was a small table set up between the (non-swiveling) front seats. Worked fine. Now that my husband can...

Watercolors. Hadn't played with them since I was about eight, but they're fun! Also inexpensive (no need for high-end supplies) and very van friendly. I just upgraded to actual watercolor paper: $5 at FiveBelow. Check it out if you need to scratch a creative itch in a low-pressure way.

What is that I've heard? Something like "never get your kids anything that can go faster than they can."

You know how to tell if it's a dad joke? Well... it's a parent. PT = worth it, IMO.

We definitely brake for those diners! You'll find a van-based vehicle especially convenient for that. I think it's nice to have a quick set-up to eat inside, when the cafe won't do, but grabbing food to go and eating in the lot or a local park is perfect. Oddly enough, many B's lack this option.

It's not so much about replacing them, as the hazard to others on the road. Who knows? I may get over that, given the advantages. Nothing more miserable than a thunderstorm when it's 90 with windows rolled up in my neck of the woods.

Sounds like you've have a great experience with them! I'm a worrier, perhaps, and am generally concerned about add-ons flying off in traffic or being hard to remove if/when needed. On the other hand, having one... more... thing... to deal with when needed is a pain. ("Ask not the elves...")

Wishing the best possible recoveries for you both! Sadly, the prognosis for your sense of humor could be grim. Groan.