Reflections

From Where We Left Off

By Sheila on 12.17.14

After an extended break from blogging, I’m sure some of you are wondering where we’ve been and what we’ve been doing, maybe even if we’re alright.

The last time we checked in with you we were renting a place in Ajijic, Jalisco, in order to take a break from cycling. We thought we would only be staying for [Read More…]

Celebrating Three Years 'On the Road'

By Sheila on 10.31.14

Three years ago this month, after building our Tiny House, we left Vermont and headed out in to the world on our bicycles, anxious to build upon a dream to live simply and intentionally. As we put the kilometers under our wheels our lives began changing in ways we never could have imagined.

Today we celebrate not [Read More…]

Gratitude for Community

By Sheila on 06.27.13

“We are called to be strong companions and clear mirrors to one another, to seek those who reflect with compassion and a keen eye how we are doing, whether we seem centered or off course…we need the nourishing company of others to create the circle needed for growth, freedom and healing.” … Wayne Muller This month last year we [Read More…]

Priorities & Projects

By Sheila on 06.20.13

. Around this time last year we reflected upon how the life changes we’ve made since 2008 were motivated by more than just a desire to fulfill a dream of bicycling around the world together (although that was a pretty big motivator for us!). Simplifying our lives and [Read More…]

“What are we busy about?”

By Sheila on 06.15.13

It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?

~Henry David Thoreau

Remember us?

So, what ARE we busy about?

Even though we’ve been negligent in keeping you up to date on our blog (Psst. We do update our Facebook page regularly.) [Read More…]

Our First Stage :: Cycling USA Video

By Sheila on 03.10.12

Our shadows chase us the entire way, rejoicing in the sunlight while we do all the work.

It seems like only yesterday that we pedaled out of Burlington, Vermont to begin our around the world adventure. As you may remember, we were supposed to leave way back in April of 2011 but had to take care of a tiny project before we [Read More…]