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Tag: Travel

Headin’ Down The Highway
Daily Prompt

Headin’ Down The Highway

I’ve driven almost across the entire country -same with flying and taking a train. Flying – you miss everything except … Continue reading Headin’ Down The Highway

Infinite Inspiration
Daily Prompt

Infinite Inspiration

I’ve seen this prompt for several days and kept coming back. At first, I decided to ignore it because I … Continue reading Infinite Inspiration

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

Unexpected Generosity
Daily Prompt

Unexpected Generosity

At the tail end of my Amtrak adventure, I arrived in Granby, Colorado. I was mentally and physically exhausted after … Continue reading Unexpected Generosity

I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”
Personal

I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”

For as far back as I can remember, it’s been tradition for people to take a yearly vacation. Some stay … Continue reading I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”

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

The Pyrrhic Victory
Amtrak, Personal

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

Q&A from Amtrak video
Amtrak

Q&A from Amtrak video

If you are visiting my blog from the video currently on YouTube as well as my other social media pages, … Continue reading Q&A from Amtrak video

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

Colonic Armageddon
Adult, Humor

Colonic Armageddon

The story that began my official attempt at writing… This event took place during my first week in the hospital … Continue reading Colonic Armageddon

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

NIN Inspired Reflections
Darkness

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

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

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