Our lives are so full of playing and visiting and new ventures. I’ve hit such a groove of writing and creating that I’m finding it hard to post about it all. I want to keep a record of our adventures, but I certainly don’t want to bore anyone! I’m going to try a few highlight posts and see how they feel.
We were in Nashville for several weeks. We parked Benny in my aunt’s backyard, but mostly lived in her house. We made communal meals, Zeb turned her den into his personal man-cave and we worked. Mostly we decompressed. We were so comfortable and relaxed with her and my soon-to-be uncle and I loved being able to spread out in her kitchen – oh counter space, how I miss you. It was just what we needed.
We met some long-time internet acquaintances, visited their farm, hooped with their family and ate their yummy food. It’s so amazing to finally put faces to the names of people we’ve talked to for several years. It’s great to share our similarities and passions with such honest, authentic, hard-working people as these.
My mom and step-dad came to visit! They didn’t have much time and it was tough to say goodbye so soon. We played at the water park and Zeb and his Grandpa had a couple Waffle House outings alone. We went to breakfast and Nashville’s Parthenon with my mom. It was such a good, slow, easy weekend. I’m not sure we’ll see them again until Christmas. 
We took Zeb to Nashville’s zoo. It was a giant place and it was great to see animals with habitats, rather than just exhibits. Justin loved staring at those giraffes and Zeb adored the elephants. I wasn’t feeling my best physically that day and had a hard time keeping up or enjoying myself. Feeling like I was spoiling the fun was part of my motivation to start seeking some radical alternatives to my health.
Having all that time to sit and Be really gave me space to give attention and words to my physical struggle and find not only acceptance, but also the courage to seek physical therapy. I started Egoscue therapy at the Nashville clinic and finally feel as though I have the tools to recover.
But most importantly, we spent time with our Granny. She’ll be 96 in October and she’s lived an amazing and full life. I had the honor and the privilege to film full five hours of her talking about her experiences, the children she’s outlived, her childhood of poverty, the Depression and so much more. I can’t wait to start editing and sharing them with everyone.
You can see more photos of our time in both Memphis and Nashville here.
And more Nashville Zoo photos here.
My name is Tara. I am a mama and a lover, a full-time nomad, a passionate devourer of Life and an Organic Life Coach.
I love highlight posts (reading them & writing them). Spreading out in a home is so wonderful for the soul! I am looking forward to some of that this winter. Hope you are enjoying Chicago and not getting too wet, I heard there was lots of rain up there yesterday.
Now, that is what I like to see! I look forward to reading about your highlights from Ithaca!!
LOVE, love, love the picture of all four generations.
First off… I dont think us readers will get bored of your stories
Your posts are always a highlight!!
Second, just gotta say the pic of Zeb and your granny is too adorable!!!! Love it <3
Hope your feeling better, and I look forward to your future posts (adventure or not)
love the update style – and am completely in love of the pic of Zeb and Granny – a sweet memory that one i’m sure!
am soooo looking forward to the video shares of your Granny
I love those pictures, the ones with Zeb and his granny, and the one with all of you together, just beautiful!
I’m looking forward to hearing your Grandmother’s story’s. I’ve been doing a lot of interviewing and genealogy myself, but always delight in others story’s. Are you familiar with Story Corp? If not, google. It’s delightful.
~Maria
Thank you for taking me along with beautiful photographs
I think you look a lot like your granny.
Hi Tara! I found your blog through Soule Mama and was excited to learn that your winnebago is your home. My husband and I are considering doing something similar with our three kids and keeping our eyes open for the perfect camper/moter home. It looks like we may have a few things in common, I’ll be back to read your stories!
Tara, I so enjoy hearing about all your travels and seeing pictures. How awesome that you could get the four generations together. And the one of Zeb and his granny, PRICELESS! I do hope your health issues improve so you can continue to enjoy this wonderful adventure you are on. Thanks again for sharing it with all of us.
I am really looking forward to hearing your granny’s stories!! Can’t wait.
Such beautiful pictures of your family, friends and animals. I must say I am partial to the elephant picture-something about their coloring and the beautiful sky.
I hope you are continuing to feel better. Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful highlights with us!
Peace,
Angela
Oh my gosh, I just love those photos. The parrot and the bees look so alive and vibrant. Great family photos too. I wish i can shoot like you
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