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Kristi Buttles
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Jan 9, 2022

The Journey That Led Me to Get Tested for Autism at 50 — Part One

It’s been a few months since I publicly wrote about being tested for autism. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and supportive, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. A question often asked is, why did you get tested? It is a fair question given this testing…

Autism

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The Journey That Led Me to Get Tested for Autism at 50 — Part One
The Journey That Led Me to Get Tested for Autism at 50 — Part One
Autism

13 min read


Dec 9, 2021

This Bizarre Night in Our RV Was Straight Out of a Movie: A Series From Life on The Road

We absolutely love the freedom of the open road. We equally love the freedom of flexible schedules and destinations. RV life is truly addictive and the opportunity to be digital nomads is a blessing. We’ve boondocked many times, zigzagging across the country, but this night made me second-guess our choices…

Rving

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This Bizarre Night in Our RV Was Straight Out of a Movie: A Series From Life on The Road
This Bizarre Night in Our RV Was Straight Out of a Movie: A Series From Life on The Road
Rving

10 min read


Nov 4, 2021

Our Scariest Moment of RV Life Yet: A Series from Life on the Road

Throughout the past eleven months, we have had some surprising moments with RV life. We have witnessed people’s bizarre behavior, have driven nail-biting mountain passes (at night), been chased off by the weather, and we left one boondocking spot in a skinny minute when it got sketchy with suspicious cars…

Rving

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Our Scariest Moment of RV Life Yet: A Series from Life on the Road
Our Scariest Moment of RV Life Yet: A Series from Life on the Road
Rving

9 min read


Oct 22, 2021

Brrr … Banner Elk: A Series from Life on the Road

(Note: CLICK HERE to view my photo gallery of scenic highlights from this trip.) We had so much fun with our RV in Florida, even with its challenges, that we wanted to go somewhere — anywhere — right away. Our two sons wanted to come as well so we packed…

Rving

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Brrr … Banner Elk: A Series from Life on the Road
Brrr … Banner Elk: A Series from Life on the Road
Rving

6 min read


Oct 20, 2021

Our First RV Trip, Sunny Sanibel & Captiva Islands: A Series from Life on the Road

(Note: CLICK HERE to view my photo gallery of scenic highlights from this trip.) We finally brought Eddie home after the buying drama and Bruce immediately wanted to take a trip — right before Christmas. As I’ve said before, working an RV into our lives right at Christmastime felt like…

Rving

11 min read

Our First RV Trip, Sunny Sanibel & Captiva Islands: A Series from Life on the Road
Our First RV Trip, Sunny Sanibel & Captiva Islands: A Series from Life on the Road
Rving

11 min read


Oct 13, 2021

Before Mile One: A Series from Life on the Road

In our first post, I gave a spoiler that the RV buying process wasn’t without drama, but I never imagined that we would hit such a huge roadblock before mile one. …

Rving

11 min read

Before Mile One: A Series from Life on the Road
Before Mile One: A Series from Life on the Road
Rving

11 min read


Oct 9, 2021

How Ordinary People Found Extraordinary Life on the Road: The Journey Begins

Hi! We’re Bruce and Kristi. He’s a digital nomad and Air Force veteran. I’m a writer and own my own business. We are blessed with three grown children and a 15 year-old, Havanese fur baby, Precious. We’ve been married 31 years and prove opposites attract. His passions are snow skiing…

Travel

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How Ordinary People Found Extraordinary Life on the Road: The Journey Begins
How Ordinary People Found Extraordinary Life on the Road: The Journey Begins
Travel

8 min read


Aug 25, 2021

A Girl, Her Dad, and Love That Wouldn’t Quit

A Girl, Her Dad, and Love That Wouldn’t Quit I was twelve years old the very first time I met my biological father. The only time he was mentioned in our home was once, when going through old photographs, I found a black and white school photo of him as…

Wmc Reentry

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A Girl, Her Dad, and Love That Wouldn’t Quit
A Girl, Her Dad, and Love That Wouldn’t Quit
Wmc Reentry

24 min read


Aug 24, 2021

I Never Knew I Could Kill Until I Had No Choice

The day began as any normal weekday morning except my teenage son had overslept for school. I decided to let him sleep in after he pulled an all-nighter studying for an exam. The sun shone brightly through the trees, birds enjoyed breakfast at the bird feeders, and our pup was…

Mwc Death

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I Never Knew I Could Kill Until I Had No Choice
I Never Knew I Could Kill Until I Had No Choice
Mwc Death

15 min read


Jul 15, 2021

Discovering I’m Autistic at Fifty Was the Best Gift

I gave myself the best birthday present this year — I was tested for autism. Turning fifty, I want to fully embrace the next half of the journey with clarity, peace and open hands for whatever life holds. …

Autism

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Discovering I’m Autistic at Fifty Was the Best Gift
Discovering I’m Autistic at Fifty Was the Best Gift
Autism

6 min read

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