Dusty’s off in New Mexico…riding. I’m here in California…writing. After our unexpected bypass in Wisconsin, I spent about three weeks back in Kansas with my family. My… Read more “California Life…Meh, Not For Me”
Living Wisconsinbly
Wisconsin is just fine, but I’ll be ready to leave.
Travel Nursing – Assignment #1 (Racine, Wisconsin)
The joys and challenges of travel nursing: figuring it all out on my first assignment in Wisconsin.
First Real Taste of Life On the Road
So we finally had the opportunity to hit the road for a two-week work trip. We’re not doing it full-time yet because our house hasn’t sold, so… Read more “First Real Taste of Life On the Road”
A House Is Not Always a Home: Leaving Home As An Adult
I came from a small (correction: tiny) town in Kansas. Because of that, I think I’ll always want to live in a small town. Berthoud, Colorado perfectly… Read more “A House Is Not Always a Home: Leaving Home As An Adult”
The Fathers Jorgensen
I think my dad, Darrell Jorgensen, is kind of a legend. In his quiet consideration of his surroundings, not many people understand him. In fact, it was… Read more “The Fathers Jorgensen”
Monday Will Still Run Without Me: A Fond Farewell
I’ve worked for someone else for 25 years. It’s time to break out of this box, stop being a cog, and make this life my own.
A Woman’s Tire Change
It was a dark and stormy night. I had just made it back into Berthoud from the state track meet and thought I would make a quick… Read more “A Woman’s Tire Change”
Parenting Through Terrible Cheerleading
Today, my oldest son’s 4×100 relay team won the state championship!!! The stadium blew up with powerful cheering, and the energy was palpable through the people who… Read more “Parenting Through Terrible Cheerleading”
Led by Zeppelin
Puppy. No puppy…. Gah, we got the puppy! How is it that animals rule our lives? We follow certain paths based on the needs of these creatures… Read more “Led by Zeppelin”