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Granby Colorado
Daily Prompt, Personal, Travel

Granby Colorado

When I took my trip across the country via planes, trains, and automobiles, I unexpectedly ended up having to divert … Continue reading Granby Colorado

Favorite Candy
Daily Prompt, Travel

Favorite Candy

There’s a little shop in Gatlinburg, TN that makes fresh sour taffy while you watch. To me, there are fewer … Continue reading Favorite Candy

How Amtrak cost me $8K
Amtrak, Personal, Travel

How Amtrak cost me $8K

So how did a $499 Amtrak Rail Pass cost a 51 year old, unemployed, disabled Veteran $8,000? Let me share … Continue reading How Amtrak cost me $8K

Perspective
Travel

Perspective

If you ever feel as though you’re living in the spotlight, take a trip to Chicago -or any similar big … Continue reading Perspective

Brainworms in Little Rock
Humor, Travel

Brainworms in Little Rock

I woke up Saturday morning realizing it was my last full day in Granby. I began to share my overall … Continue reading Brainworms in Little Rock

Liberated
Personal, Travel

Liberated

This is neither a political post nor a jab at stereotypes. It’s meant to be more of a personal observation … Continue reading Liberated

Golden Moment
Personal, Travel

Golden Moment

About an hour after the train left Denver, it began its approach to the base of Rocky Mountains. I decided … Continue reading Golden Moment

Valentina
Personal, Travel

Valentina

On one of the last legs into Los Angeles, a young European couple were seated behind and right of my … Continue reading Valentina

The Awe of Portland
Amtrak, Travel

The Awe of Portland

I sit here in McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, unable to wrap my head around what I observed, not … Continue reading The Awe of Portland

Shit Show Recap
Amtrak, Travel

Shit Show Recap

In case you’re just tuning in or have missed an update, I’ll bring you up to speed on the shitshow … Continue reading Shit Show Recap

The Raven Clan
Personal, Travel

The Raven Clan

The other morning when I walked to breakfast 1/2 mile away, I had a raven hop out of the bushes … Continue reading The Raven Clan

Overkill
Travel

Overkill

In roughly 4 hours, I’ll be checking out of one of the most gangster rentals I’ve ever set foot it. … Continue reading Overkill

My Circus. My Monkeys.
Personal, Travel

My Circus. My Monkeys.

Now that I have finally settled in, I can start focusing on the entire reason I started this mess – … Continue reading My Circus. My Monkeys.

Literally Off The Rails
Amtrak, Travel

Literally Off The Rails

Let me just say that so far, this trip has been the absolute poster child for why I never make … Continue reading Literally Off The Rails

Hope For Breakfast. Disappointment For Lunch.
Amtrak, Travel

Hope For Breakfast. Disappointment For Lunch.

Up since 3am. Left for airport at 4:30am. An hour later I was rolling my luggage into the terminal. I … Continue reading Hope For Breakfast. Disappointment For Lunch.

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