about us
Bob and Camille a.k.a. “The Trouts” live in rural North Carolina where they support organic farmers and the grassroots resilience movement.
The Journey
The Trouts met in 1990 and recognizing each other as soul mates, joined forces, got married, wrote a mission statement, and jumped off the corporate treadmill. They have lived in Colorado, Virginia, Belize, China, Guam, Oahu, Maui, Nicaragua, Texas, and Ghana.
The Outlook
Now that they are in their sixties, Bob and Camille believe, as did their grandparents, that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Although they have fervently promoted world peace for half a century, they don’t see much progress. And so, to keep their chins up, they search for beauty and irony and post their observations here.
The Authors
Both Trouts are co-authors. Bob wrote Backyard Biodiesel with Lyle Estill, and Camille collaborated with Stephanie De La Garza on Two Brauds Abroad. Camille’s essays are also featured in three anthologies: Once Upon An Expat, Nature’s Healing Spirit, and Heartspace: Real Life Stories on Death and Dying.
The Present
These days both Trouts stay close to home, where Bob cares for his plants, and Camille plays with horses and tends their gardens. Bob and Camille spend a significant part of their days sitting in the hot tub, rocking on the front porch, spitting, and telling lies.
“Team together to avoid negative influences and create a life of challenge and fulfillment by following our hearts.”
– Bob & Camille Armantrout