At this point in my road trip stories, my father has become an integral character. With your permission I will share a bit about him here. It’s a tedious and meandering tale that I will endeavor to abridge, lest you get lost or nod off. Back in the 1950’s my father met and married a … More The Sperm Donor
Once again in my trusty Honda Civic we find our way to Pennsylvania. I am excited to go to Harrisburg. The last time I was here my grandfather had just passed away. It was the late 80’s and my brother and I had decided separately and without the other knowing it, to dye our dirty … More Familyville
Harpers Ferry is a beautiful, old town that seems made up. Like many historic colonial places, re-enactors live among actual current day folk. I had always remembered Harpers Ferry as just that, a town re-created or preserved to help educate people on its history. Maybe that’s true, but there are actual residences right down town which I … More Almost Heaven
When I tell my friends that I stayed in a Motel 6 most of them ask, “Well, did you at least get breakfast?” Um, even if they offered it, no thank you. Instead we went with the familiar, Panera. Fortified by croissant sandwiches and a few cups of joe we hop back on the interstate, … More Small Town Fantasies
Our next stop: Natural Bridge. The sunlight is beginning to dim, but we have at least two hours left of daylight. We make it to Natural Bridge with just enough time. The town of Natural Bridge is a lovely little mountain town with rolling hills and winding roads. And one main feature. An expanse of … More A Bridge, a Pizza and a Motel 6
On today’s agenda: Blue Ridge Parkway and Natural Bridge, VA then on to stay in Harrisonburg. We have fallen into a comfortable routine. Each evening when we land in whatever hotel we find – as true wanderers we refused to be tethered to exact locations each night – we schlep our suitcase, cooler and computer … More Majestic Views and Special Sauce
The end of Day Three was less than triumphant. After a liesurely, delicious, and a little late, lunch in Franklin, North Carolina we head toward Asheville. I’m excited. In all my travels, in living in Virginia, going to college in North Carolina and living in South Carolina I had never been to this artists mecca. … More We Did Asheville All Wrong
Last fall I embarked on a 10 day road trip. The impetus of this trip was to pick up a few bronze statues from my sister in Pennsylvania. She was letting go of an impressive Buddha collection and asked if I was interested. I was. But shipping them to Florida would rival the cost of … More Somewhere in the Deep South
I have been terribly remiss in my sharing. I have spent more time over on Instagram and Facebook seeking instant gratification avoiding the longer form I so love. It’s not that I haven’t been wandering. Last fall I took a 10 day road trip up to Pennsylvania to see my sisters and cousins, taking back … More I Should be Committed
There’s nothing quite like following a hot, humid path in the forest and having it lead here. Long Island, Bahamas.
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