Author Archives: Tom Childers

mojave adventure

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Tom Childers

It seems that our longer trips with our Westy camper are fated to become Adventures, and we’ve had a rather entertaining two weeks on the latest. Jen was traveling to Santa Fe, NM for a retreat, when Mz. Parker’s engine … Continue reading →

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a test of faith

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Tom Childers

It’s not every day that one wakes up to newspaper titles like this (the Washington Post, Jan 7, 2021):  Schumer calls for Trump to be removed or impeached after pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol A visual reconstruction of how pro-Trump … Continue reading →

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munchkin astrology

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Tom Childers

I’ve had a frustrating and enlightening week, tending to the heart of my home. After a year that most of us agree is the worst in memory, we come into the holiday season with several remarkable astronomical and astrological events. … Continue reading →

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walkabout west, part 4

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Tom Childers

Ah, Mormon country. I’ve been at at my stepsister’s home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, for a couple of days catching up and visiting her and her family. This is the northernmost point of my journey. Camille and Michael are a … Continue reading →

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walkabout west, part 3

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Tom Childers

Santa Fe is the easternmost spot on my journey, and from here, I’m heading north and west. Shannon wanted to visit her family ancestral lands near Shiprock, NM, and I was only too happy to tag along. So we packed … Continue reading →

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walkabout west, part 2

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Tom Childers

Day two is chilly, and I am hiding in my snug sleeping bag as dawn breaks. Finally my desire for coffee and a hot soak gets the better of me, and I emerge into the frosty air and fire up … Continue reading →

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walkabout west, part 1

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Tom Childers

Sheltering in place for 6 months has been good, but it’s time for an exploration. I’m learning that this is a good and necessary part of my soul, both the comfort and security of my home with Jen, and traveling … Continue reading →

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the great reset

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Tom Childers

There is an incredible shift happening in our culture, our relationship with the world, and each of us individually. Just on the face of it, this graph from the CDC shows that, in three months, 1 in 170 people in … Continue reading →

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paro and haa

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Tom Childers

Paro has doubled in size over the last 13 years, just like Thimphu. Since it is the home of the only international airport in the country, western amenities abound, and the shopping is delightful. (By the way, Paro is one … Continue reading →

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trongsa and thimphu and chöd

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Tom Childers

Westward ho. It’s July 6th, and we leave Bumthang valley in the morning to climb the 11,000-foot pass back toward Trongsa. The pass is, of course, marked by a stupa and many prayer flags. It is still rainy, and the … Continue reading →

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