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  • Trailer Seeks New OwnerTrailer Seeks New Owner
    “Travel is part of my name,” the trailer said when its current owners sought a permanent home. The trailer extolled how it is ready to continue rolling from place to place. “I have always gone where I am towed. My Forest River Flagstaff siblings and cousins have an excellent reputation for quality. My owners have kept …
  • Hiking PolesHiking Poles
    I regularly use hiking poles for two reasons. Hiking poles are sold with many options and features. Shock absorption is a useful feature. Select poles that will adjust so your forearm is parallel to the ground when gripping the handle and the tip touches the ground beside your toes. Grip the pole with the strap under …
  • Asparagus OrzottoAsparagus Orzotto
    This is a tasty dish that comes together quickly. If one were to substitute margarine and vegan cheese, this meal could qualify as plant based. Serves 2; ready in ~30 minutes Ingredients 2 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, divided 8 oz Asparagus, trimmed (~150g after trimming) 1 bunch green onions, chopped salt 113 g, Orzo 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 oz dry white wine 1 ½ tsp …
  • Sacchettini SaladSacchettini Salad
    July was extremely hot, at least by our standards. Anything meal requiring the oven, not an option. We even minimized using the stove top. After one too many salads I wanted ravioli. A ravioli salad seemed to be a reasonable compromise. The recipe I found almost worked for us. Then Costco offered us colorful Sacchettini. Shown served …

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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.