barbara otterson:  

Life I am currently living on the road in a 40 ft. diesel pusher motorhome. I've been on the road for five years now and wouldn't move back to a house for love nor money. I love the freedom of the open road. I love seeing our beautiful country in detail. I had been dreaming about seeing the US in depth and also visiting as much of the rest of the world as possible since I was in high school. I'm finally getting to fulfill my dream. My husband died in January of 2012. After the dust settled, I purchased an RV for seeing the US. I also scheduled a month-long trip to Asia, where I visited Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, traveling primarily on my own, with stops to visit family members who live over there. It was awesome! I have a blog at (you know the first three letters) slipstreamserendipity.wordpress (.com) for anyone who wants to see pictures from the trip. I am still out here on the road having recently traded in my 36' gasser for a 40' diesel pusher. I have a motorcycle on the back for alternate transportation when the RV is docked in a campground. Forget aging gracefully. I just want to enjoy whatever time I have to the max! School Elementary school was great. Of course I went to school back when you actually got an education.... Junior high (or middle school as they call it these days) saw the formation of cliques and those who were "in" or "out". What a waste of time and energy that was for all involved! Still I enjoyed gymnastics and drill team and survived in one piece. And, hopefully, didn't d...Expand for more