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Charm of the ‘trailerhood’

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Lauren

Lawson’s Landing campground at Dillon Beach can basically be considered a cow pasture between the sea and tall sand dunes. It’s low frills and thrills. But I love it so much for the “trailerhood” that grows older and older and … Continue reading →

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Let’s all have campers on the sea shore

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Lauren

I don’t need a mansion in Malibu. Or a pristine white yacht on the Caribbean. Or a condo on Fifth Avenue. All I want — all I need, friends — is an itty bitty tin camper on the sand, 1950s … Continue reading →

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Meet me at the roller rink | My 29th birthday

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Lauren

I got a lot of looks and chuckles when I said I was going to celebrate the last birthday of my 20s at a roller rink. There were all sorts of responses: Skating rinks still exist? (Apparently, they do.) Geez, … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday, the birthday edition

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Lauren

Happy Monday, friends. I hope you had a lovely week. I celebrated a birthday, and my friends helped me celebrate with presents and fun and cupcakes for an entire week. I hope all the fun is a sign that 29 … Continue reading →

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The new Route 66

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Lauren

This morning on my way home from the gym, I passed a Chevron station that was all lit up in the pink dawn. It was empty and clean and I could see the aisles of overpriced boxes of Cheez-Its and … Continue reading →

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The girl with the daisy pants

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Lauren

This evening, as the golden sun was fading into the earth, I went inside the house. I was going to close myself up and have a night of writing so I could meet tomorrow’s deadlines. But the window was open … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday + the little yellow camper

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Lauren

Hello, bloggy friends! Today is Monday, which means it’s time for Five Senses Monday, where I reflect on the weekends through the five senses. Play along in the comments or on your own blog. And, have a great week! Feeling: … Continue reading →

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