One Month Reflections

One Month Reflections

“Well, that was unexpected!” I thought to myself as the rain pounded my tent. Fortunately, my good friend Brad had just lent me his sturdy tent so that I wouldn’t be using my $30 tent from a big-box retailer that shall remain nameless. Unfortunately,...
Stories from the past..

Stories from the past..

The calendar on the wall was open to December, 1967. The furniture and clothing fit the part. An old wool pea coat hanging in the weatherbeaten stairway along with other jackets and clothing. Shoes in the bedroom amidst piles of personal effects strewn everywhere....
Salt Lake City to Montana (days 5-14)

Salt Lake City to Montana (days 5-14)

So here it is, two weeks in and I’m only getting my third post up! The trip has been absolutely amazing so far! I’ve seen so many amazing things, met some incredible people and was even able to spend several days with a long time friend in Salt Lake City....
"Never stop for strangers…"

"Never stop for strangers…"

“Never stop for strangers on the road!” That is often what you hear from people, and I was told that by many people before heading out on this trip… But that’s just not who I am, nor who I want to be! I was driving down the road in Nevada, and...
Day 1

Day 1

Day one went just as I had planned… Well, not exactly, and that’s the whole point! The time to leave had finally arrived. I had set my departure time as noon on August 10th. As noon rolled around and I still hadn’t even packed my clothes yet, I knew...
Human Connections

Human Connections

People often do things at the urging of others. Sometimes all that they really need is a small word of encouragement and they will take a leap of faith. Sometimes, amazing things can happen! It’s extraordinary when you sit down and look at events that had to...
The Plan

The Plan

“So, what’s the plan?” I was asked recently. Well, if I’ve talked to you in person, you know that this question has a very long answer, so in short, it is as follows: The plan is that I will be traveling the U.S. by myself, sticking primarily...
Living

Living

I was tired of the daily grind. I was tired of the disconnection from community that I felt. I was tired of working 50 weeks per year, with only 2 weeks for vacation, yet upon return from vacation having to work extra hours before and after to make up the missed two...