Author: Julia

I am a retired software solutions architect. I have been married to my husband, Bruce, for over forty years. We went full-time RVing for 3.5 years and saw much of the United States. After deciding to stop RVing, we bought a ranch house halfway up a hill on five acres. After Bruce and I talked about names for our five acres, we settled on Blackberry Homestead as a homage to the wild blackberries on the hill. We are working on creating our homestead. I love cooking and enjoy sharing recipes. I am also an artist, and I’ll share my current projects. Gardening and reading are my favorite hobbies.

Star K Ranch Open Space

June 13, 2021 We decided to do some exploring near the campground today. We made a 8 to 10 minute drive to Star K Ranch Open Space and took Nox for a walk. Dogs are not allowed in the wetlands area, but they are allowed in other parts of the park.

Nox Upside Down

June 13, 2021 Just thought I’d share these two pictures of Nox on her back, with her feet in the air.

Dusk at the RV Park

June 12, 2021 At twilight, Bruce and I took Nox for a walk around the RV park. Bruce said, “How beautiful!” I thought he meant the sunset, but he pointed to the moon and Venus, flirting with the tops of the trees, in the burnt orange of the sunset. I took some pictures that I […]

CFFC – Poppies

June 12, 2021

RV Moving Day – In New Spot

June 9, 202 Using Changing Lane’s check list, with a few items added on from the FROG checklist, we got the RV closed up, hitched, and ready to go. We turned on our walkie-talkies so I could warn Bruce of any problems as he pulled out of the spot. Part way out of the park […]

Moving to a New Local RV Park on Wednesday

June 4, 2021 On May 29th, as we were walking Nox around the RV Park, we walked by the office. I suggested to Bruce that it would be a good idea for him to stop in to extend our stay another 2 weeks and I would walk Nox back to the RV. A short time […]

CFFC – Bearded Irises

May 28, 2021

Retirement RV Dream Delayed

May 25, 2021 I had hoped to turn in my two weeks notice yesterday for my retirement. Since our house hasn’t sold, my retirement is delayed. I will work until the house sells. I am glad I told my boss that I will work until June 4th or until the house sells, which ever is […]

Organizing Herbs and Spices in RV

May 24, 2021 Since I’ve started doing most of my cooking in the RV, I’ve been bring over my herbs and spices. The herb and spice jars were different sizes and most of jars didn’t have labels on the lids. I did an internet search to see what other RVs were doing to store spices. […]

Nox with Her Summer Trim

May 23, 2021 Yesterday, at the RV, Bruce and I trimmed and washed Nox to get her ready for the summer. She quickly forgave us after she got a treat and a walk for being such a good dog. The pictures below show Nox with her summer trim.