"Can we talk about it?"

A very concerned "motherly look" spread across her face as she said this. I had not seen this expression for almost 40 years, and had the immediate feeling that I had done something wrong. It's amazing that your mother can still hold this incredible power over you at 47 years old.

After talking about it for 3 or 4 years Jeanne and I had finally decided that we were going to do it! We sold our home of 10 years, moved into a rental, and began simplifying our lives. After 1 year of renting we decided if we were going to do it, now was the time.

The kids will not be attending traditional schools next year as we embark on home-schooling, and I am in the process of learning how to run my businesses "virtually".

Today we took delivery of our "new home", at least where we will live for the next year: a 35- foot fifth wheel trailer. The next few months will be spent prepping for the launch date of September 9th, when we depart on the Great North American Road Trip.

Wish us luck, and send suggestions, comments, or other thoughts you may have.

Warm Regards,

James C. Paton