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TERLINGUA, TX


Small Town Dreams Or Business Nightmares?
Let’s talk about building businesses in small towns because I think people romanticize it, especially when they see the desert sunsets and the “small town dream” aesthetic. Hi, I’m Mallory, and I run businesses in a small, remote town called Terlingua, and let me tell you, it’s not glamorous in the way people imagine. It’s beautiful, yes. It’s fulfilling, absolutely. But it is not easy. Out here, you don’t just run a business. You become a full-time problem solver. Deliveries
Mallory Mundy
4 days ago2 min read


Three Years: Sobriety Rocks
Three years ago, I made a decision that changed the entire trajectory of my life and it wasn’t just moving to Terlingua, buying a pizza place, or building new businesses. It was quitting drinking. I didn’t quit because I hit rock bottom. I didn’t quit because something catastrophic happened. I quit because I was tired. Tired of feeling anxious. Tired of waking up foggy. Tired of seeing photos of myself and not feeling like the woman I knew I could be. Most of all, I was tired
Mallory Mundy
Feb 132 min read
Out here in Terlingua, Texas, the stars shine brighter, the trails run deeper, and life slows down just enough to feel real. This blog is your guide to hiking Big Bend, chasing desert sunsets, and building a life around amazing places. Whether you're chasing freedom or carving out your own path, you're in the right place
Entrepreneur, restaurant owner, creator, and desert storyteller. I write about building a life you love, from small-town business lessons to hiking Big Bend, chasing dreams, and finding happiness in the hard work.
























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