As some of you know, my husband Thom and I took a road trip in July.  As usual, we were seeking a way to avoid the summer heat in the desert that we call home.  As planned, we figured that a road trip to the Pacific Northwest just might be a great solution for part of that time.  It was.  Not only was the weather spectacular, we also met with family in Seattle, old friends in Kelowna, B.C., as well as a planned meetup with some of my friends who blog. With a little forethought and design we had a wonderful vacation.  However, once we returned people continually questioned how it was possible to spend several months both traveling and renting out-of-town houses for over three months, while most people are stuck at home.  And remember, we aren’t retired either.  Our go-to answer is always, “Because we rightsized our life.” [Read more…]