The Pyrrhic Victory
After getting my Amtrak-based ads out in front of over 36K people with high engagement but little to no response … Continue reading The Pyrrhic Victory
Tag: Amtrak
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
Open Letter To Amtrak
I am a recent customer of your Rail Pass program. I am a 50 year old veteran who is disabled. … Continue reading Open Letter To Amtrak
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
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
NIN Inspired Reflections
I sit enveloped in darkness in some random cardboard-constructed hotel room in downtown Chicago. I can’t help but think of … Continue reading NIN Inspired Reflections
Valentina
On one of the last legs into Los Angeles, a young European couple were seated behind and right of my … Continue reading Valentina
For Sophie – Part 3
It wasn’t long before Stella and I began talking about a possible future for us. We both acknowledged the minefield … Continue reading For Sophie – Part 3
Unwellness Trip?
Here’s today’s Amtrak puzzle for you. Todd buys Amtrak’s Rail Pass that grants him 10 segments of travel. Due to … Continue reading Unwellness Trip?
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 Weight of Unconditional Love
So how do I dismiss my girl and her family’s support in order to focus on a stranger? My answer … Continue reading The Weight of Unconditional Love
Don’t Be Me
Don’t Be Me One of the most absurd things I’ve ever convinced myself of was the fact that what happened … Continue reading Don’t Be Me
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
A Planned Sunset
I booked a solo trip across the western half of the US in hopes it would deny me access to … Continue reading A Planned Sunset
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
Off The Rails 