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$11 and a Handful of Quarters: The Night I Had a City Park All to Myself
Sometimes the best campsites aren’t the ones you plan for.
Jun 2
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Carol Seymour
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May 2026
Somewhere Between Here and Dallas
I spent the night in the Cracker Barrel parking lot.
May 28
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Carol Seymour
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I Slept Overnight at Cracker Barrell
The first time someone told me you can park at Cracker Barrell for the night, I didn't believe them.
May 26
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Carol Seymour
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The Night Rain Followed Me to Love’s Truck Stop
Why does rain make some people sleep better? Just wondering.
May 21
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Carol Seymour
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I Sleep at Truck Stops. Every Single Time
I write about what actually works out on the road...not Instagram posts, but real life.
May 19
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Carol Seymour
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The Night I Slept at a Rest Area — and Woke Up Free
I am 75 years old and I am trying to live simply and honestly and without apology.
May 14
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Carol Seymour
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The Night I Slept at a Rest Area East of El Paso
I was so tired from driving all day in the West Texas sun. I had to rest somewhere.
May 12
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Carol Seymour
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Sleeping in a Walmart Parking Lot
Mostly I felt awkward and out of place. But I made it work.
May 7
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Carol Seymour
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How I Decide Where to Sleep Each Night
There's a moment that comes every day when you're living this way.
May 5
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Carol Seymour
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The Night the Car Became Home
I didn't plan to live in my car in my retirement years.
May 4
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Carol Seymour
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More is not Always Needed in This Lifestyle
You don't need more "just in case' items, there's always a Walmart close by.
May 1
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Carol Seymour
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April 2026
What I Wish I Knew Before Living in My Van
I thought I needed more to live in my van in case something happened.
Apr 30
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Carol Seymour
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