Soccer Mom to Minimalist Nomad – Livin Simple in my 50s
Are you Creating Your Life...or is Your Life Creating You? - Mel J From Soccer Mom to Minimalist Nomad in my 50s Several years ago I went through a tsunami of life challenges that…
Category: Field Notes
Time Warp Town: Historic Erie Street – Bisbee, Arizona
While visiting the popular border town of Bisbee, Arizona, we ventured into an area not far from downtown that took me by surprise. The name of the street is Erie and boy, did I feel…
Exploring Downtown Ajo, AZ
Updated: April 2024 Traveling along Route 85 heading for camping near The Cactus Pipe National Monument, I came across the small town of Ajo, Arizona, about 40 miles north of the US-Mexico border. At first…
Walking a Labyrinth: Finding Peace in the Desert
Peace is on the minds of many people throughout the world right now. Last week I unexpectedly found peace in the desert. I discovered a labyrinth! A perfectly formed circular path made of leveled…
Exploring Downtown Yuma, AZ – The Sunniest City on Earth
Welcome to Yuma If you enjoy the sunshine, temperate weather during the winter months, and quaint, historical downtowns... then Yuma, Arizona is the place to be! Yuma has earned the title of The Sunniest City…
A Scoop of Neapolitan Anyone? Get Yours at The Valley of Fire State Park!
If you want to experience some of America’s Most Delicious Colored Rocks…then treat yourself to a visit to The Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada! This State Park is located about an hour's drive…
5 Lessons Learned in Nomad Life: #5 Research
I have found that research and preparation are the most significant factors in a successful, long-term nomadic journey. Of course- after the first step of saying “Yes” to a new way of living! It would be…
5 Lessons Learned in Nomad Life: #4 Environment
Before nomad life, I considered myself a fairly responsible steward of the environment. I recycled, used natural products, ate mostly plant-based foods, and tried my best to conserve energy in the household. Living out in…
5 Lessons Learned in Nomad Life: #3 Communication
I have learned that communication is an integral part of nomad travel, especially traveling with a partner. My boyfriend, Eben, and I share a common love for nature, hiking, learning and growing, meeting new people,…
5 Lessons Learned in Nomad Life: #2 Intuition
I believe quieting your mind goes hand-in-hand with hearing your intuition. Most of my life I have received the clearest inner guidance when I was outside in nature, especially by a lake, ocean, river or…