Hello friends, it’s been a while since I’ve had time to write, and so much has happened! This post will serve as more of a short, quick life update rather than the narratives you’ve become accustomed to seeing, but I assure you, there is more to come and I plan to share more stories of…

Well, it’s after Labor Day. Officially the end of summer. Which is fitting, because I started this journey in May at the end. The end of a season, the end of a job, the end of a marriage. While this post marks the conclusion of our summer adventure series, and the greatest summer of my…

“If You Give A Divergent Thinker a Chore” My approach to chores is reminiscent of the children’s book ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’: If I go outside, I’m going to notice that there are bird droppings on the front porch that need to be power washed away. While power washing the front porch,…

One of the best parts of traveling is discovering new and previously unknown eateries along the way. In this post I highlight our favorite meals from our California road trip during the summer of 2023.

I’m in love ❤️ I’ve fallen hard for spontaneity, seaside dining, walks on the beach, sea spray on my face, the sound of steady waves. I need to be Oceanside. For More Stories > Pistole Posts Home

“Native to the coast of southern California, this rare cub of the Homo sapiens sub-species affectionately known as the ‘California dreamboat,’ is distinguishable by his charming smiles, fun-loving attitude, and delightful giggles.”

Adorable Attractions, Overrated Aspects, and Why We’re Glad We Went!

We recently embarked on a summer finale road trip from Oklahoma to the California coast to see family, stopping at tourist spots along the way. One such stop was Los Angeles where we stayed at the adorable El Royale Hotel just a mile from Universal Studios Hollywood. This was a last-minute booking for an impromptu…

Completing a coast-to-coast journey this travel season, the Pistoles are thrilled to present our adventure summer grand finale – a road trip out west that included a sunrise hike in the Grand Canyon, a visit to Hollywood, then San Diego for my nephew’s 1st birthday. Stay tuned for more on our first-ever trip to California…

The story of the rest of our enchanting trip to KS, including spooky ghost stories, beautiful Spanish architecture, and unexpected meetups with the most supportive friends.

We were tickled pink by the Barbie movie. It was a brilliant mix of deep, positive messaging and playful and light-hearted fun, making it re-watchable so those lessons are reinforced with every viewing. It starts out in Barbieland, where everything is pink and plastic, showcasing big-screen replicas of Barbie merchandise my 6-year-old has in her…

Scaling fences, hopping curbs, jaywalking; the deviant, rule-bending adventures continue in Part 3 of our epic Taylor Swift weekend