I had a dream that a woman placed an old, worn hand around the back of my neck. Her bracelet hung cold and limp against my skin. I still felt her palm around me as I regained consciousness. After a few moments, I rolled over. There was no one there.
This morning’s goal was to ascend [...]

…And then the rain came to wash everything clean.
Day 20 of this sojourn commenced Matt and I going for breakfast. We went to Joel’s Bistro. It was better than The Garland and Millie’s Pancake Haus, food-wise and service-wise. Finally, happiness.
Liz called to say she was at McDonald’s with Emily and that they would be home [...]

There comes a time when sightseeing, long car rides and “the business at hand” take a back seat to hedonism. Rather than rush to an appointment or take time to soak in the local color, sometimes you just have to kick back and relax. Today was such a day.
Matt, Gretchen and I went to breakfast [...]

Asleep at 4am, awake by 9. I sent some e-mails this morning to ensure my meeting with Tarentel is scheduled in San Francisco. When Matt awoke we decided to go out for breakfast. The first place we tried had a 10-15 minute wait, which we decided was too long. Matt called Adrienne to find out [...]

The clouds were like flames licking the air. They were without form, streaks of white like fingers motioning travelers onward. South and west. From New Mexico to Arizona. Hawks with wings splayed sat motionless in the breeze. As a traveler, I have visited many places throughout this country. Today’s seven-hour drive from Albuquerque to [...]

Today reminded me how truly lucky I am to partake in this incredible experience. The scenic drive through the Texas panhandle to Albuquerque, New Mexico–coupled with the different people I met along the way–exemplified the uniqueness and importance of my travels, as well as the charm of this country in which we live. So many [...]

Somewhere on US-Route 84 between Synder and Post, the road snakes to the right. When you come around the bend, the grass is gone. Dirt and red clay have seeped to the surface from below and overtaken the countryside. Abandoned farms, ranches and scrapyards are littered sporadically. Historical markers lead nowhere. The horizon is flat. [...]