After my latest update on The Road So Far, a friend of mine sent me this picture. I love seeing these little reminders that life is what we make it. I suppose you might call that mind over matter, but it’s really more mind over emotional well-being. I don’t know where I’ll be in a … More Accept & Let Go
A dramatization of my route so far: — I can’t believe it’s been a month since I left San Francisco. It simultaneously feels like it couldn’t possibly have been that long, and also that it’s been at least three years. I feel like a completely different person than when I left. I know I’m not. … More The Road So Far: Part 2
Throughout South Dakota, I saw more motorcycles than cars. Stop and think about that for a second. More motorcycles than cars in the middle of the country, where everything is so spread out, life requires that you drive everywhere. Walking to the store? Not really a thing in South Dakota. Granted, that doesn’t seem to … More Biker Bubble
The sun did not come out, and I just can’t do it anymore, Midwest. The weather continues to be bad, and this trip continues to feel like a waste while the dog and I languish inside over-priced motels. I’m getting pretty grumpy about it — Tako doesn’t seem to care either way — so I’ve … More Turning Around
I think I missed something driving through Wyoming and South Dakota. I know there has to be more here than I found, and I’m sure the weather is partly to blame. — The past few days have been hard on the road. I’ve driven over 800 miles since Yellowstone, and it feels like hail storms … More Bad Weather & Rapid City Regrets
Before we get into the Missoula portion of Day 16, I wanted to address a few things about traveling with Tako. I was asked by a fellow road-tripper (who doesn’t have a dog) if I’ve had trouble finding dog-friendly places to stay or eat anywhere I’ve been. The short answer: no, not so far. The … More Road-Tripping With a Dog
Not Quite Flying Solo 