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  • Where is God?Where is God?
    When things do not go well, then believing that one is not alone can help one maintain perspective. My favorite question to ask as such times was: “Where is God in all this?” But I have come to realize there is a fallacy in that question. How Big Is God? The fallacy is presuming that there are …
  • Six CanyonsSix Canyons
    Diversity is what makes these United States of America great. In late September 2024 we visited five different parks along or adjacent to the Colorado River. Previously we visited Grand Canyon National Park. Each park had a unique canyon and is worthy of visit, although several were far from a beaten path. Black Canyon of the …
  • Zucchini Topped PotatoesZucchini Topped Potatoes
    Our usual baked potato bar got a little creative with an Italian twist. Changing from a large baking potato to small red or golden or purple potatoes added depth to the potatoes. I use canned diced tomatoes since they can sit on my shelf until needed, but whole tomatoes should work well, perhaps better. As described, this …
  • Patriotic or Merely a FrillPatriotic or Merely a Frill
    Carefully folding a flag that had rested atop a friend’s casket and presenting that flag to his widow changed my respect for the flag of the United States of America. Some national holidays seem to draw an over abundance of flags and flag-like decorations; notably Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day. Some towns decorate their …

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Travel

From time to time I reflect on the joys and challenges of traveling and living full-time in a Recreation vehicle.

Recipes

Robert Shaw

Some people eat merely to live, I love the taste and texture of food. I hope you will also enjoy making and eating some of my favorites.

My Books

The characters who live within the pages of my stories reflect some of the interesting people I have met in my various careers and travels. Some may resemble people who sit with you in church or at the coffee shop.

Reflections

Getting lost in thought is the reason I titled this blog RobertsMusings. These posts are deeper reflections.