🛻 Stuck in Kentucky: When Life Hits Pause (And You Hit Record)
By Kelly Orchard – Kismet Adventures & Serendipitous Encounters
Hello, friends.
If you've been following along on my journey, you know this isn't your average cross-country road trip. It's not just about destinations—it's about the detours, the breakdowns, and the breakthroughs.
I just uploaded a new short video—and it’s one of the most honest updates I’ve shared in a while.
Let me paint the picture...
I spent nearly two months stuck in Kentucky. And more than a week of that with - No phone service. No Starlink. No satellite TV. And—because the universe has a poetic sense of humor—every attempt to fix the trailer revealed a new obstacle. I called it my Kentucky Groundhog Day.
At first, I felt completely unmoored. But over time, something shifted. I leaned into the quiet. I noticed the kindness of strangers. I found beauty in the stillness. And eventually, I found my way back to myself.
This season has been a gentle (okay, not-so-gentle) reminder:
Sometimes, what feels like a delay is actually an invitation. To rest. To reset. To grow.
What’s Next?
I'm rolling forward with a fresh wave of content—including:
Behind-the-scenes footage of Kentucky's charming corners 🌄
A new Radio is Not Dead podcast episode 🎙️
A visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville 🎶
And of course, more reflections from the road with Kismet 🐾
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
💬 Have you ever found yourself “stuck” somewhere, only to realize later that it was right where you needed to be? I’d love to hear about it—reply in the comments or hit that 💖 if this resonates with you.
Thanks for riding along with me. It means more than you know.
— With grit & grace,
Kelly
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