So…You Want to Move to Nashville?

As a resident of Nashville, Tenn., I am saddened by the growth of the city. The changes taking place between rent increasing (in 2022 rent went up between $200-$600 a month). Traffic causing issues and transplants coming into the area and acting as though they own the...

Five Years Ago Today I Started My Blog

Five years ago I started my blog, Coconuts and Canines. I was sitting in my room in a suburb of Nashville wanting to pursue a travel writing career. Earlier that year I had taken a travel writing course along with other writing classes from The Porch. I named my blog,...

It Ended Too Soon

There is a lake five minutes from where I grew up in Wisconsin called, Lake 30. I’m not sure how it got its name. It is a small lake known for its fishing during the summer and winter months. It isn’t a popular lake, but it is known by most locals. It...

Nomadic in Nashville

October 1, 2021 I couldn’t get my things organized as I wanted so I could sleep in the back of the car. Sleeping in the front was more challenging than usual. But, when the alarm went off I decided to reset it for a later time. I was finally getting sleep &...

Baja Burrito for Great Local Taco’s

Who loves tacos? Me too! I also love a really good burrito and an incredible salad. Baja Burrito knocks it out of the park when it comes to their menu items. Their fish tacos have been voted a favorite by Nashville Scene for several years. Located near the busy...

The Changes 2020 Presented

As I rolled off 2019 I was hyper focused on March 2020 and the college basketball tournament that Nashville would host. This week is the week that helps Uber drivers break from the drought of the winter slow season we would experience. It was also the month my friend...

A Trip with a Purpose

When people mention a Mission Trip it can be met with hesitancy or a perception of holy spirits and the pressure of God’s blessings. But, what happens when we can change that perspective to a trip with a purpose it seems to be accepted with ease.   January 2008 I...

Shoot Your Shot

What do you have to lose?   When the pandemic seeped in I was in the process of opening the doors to my photography business. On March 1st the doors opened, on March 12th I had to temporarily close the doors. By the time March 19th came along it was apparent my...