Tennessee to Virginia — part 7 of the great American road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The roughly 40 miles that I drove up and…
A Day in Opryland, Tennessee
One of the guiding values for my cross-country road trip was to explore the kinds of things I normally don’t. Grand Ole…
Louisiana to Tennessee — part 5 of the great American road trip
As I drove east from Texas, the road trip took on an unmistakable feeling of wrapping up. I was back in the…
Two Days in Texas
Texas stretched out before me, as I drove eastward from New Mexico. The Texas plains are different from the South Dakota plains…
Road Trip: Utah to New Mexico
Western states are big. It’s one thing to note on a map; it’s another to drive. This post contains affiliate links. For…
Northern Utah — part 2 of the great American road trip
“This is the place.” So declared Mormon pioneer Brigham Young on reaching northern Utah, at least according to legend. As I drove in…
Virginia to Wyoming — part 1 of the great American road trip
One of the first things you have to decide before taking a road trip around America is which way to go: clockwise…
Cross-Country Road Trip!
As you’re reading this, I’m not sure where I am, but it’s probably somewhere west-by-northwest of Virginia. I’m taking a road trip…
Tips for New Bloggers
I want to thank Lahaina Vatanarom from the coffee wife for nominating me for a Blogger Recognition Award. I’ve been blogging off-and-on…
8 Habits of Good Writers
Writing means sharing your experience of the world with others. Writing well requires cultivating the habits of being fully engaged with your…
Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!
The Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms reached peak bloom this week, a little earlier than expected, thanks to the warm weather. Peak bloom…
How to Make Creamy Ricotta
When you think about how fresh and creamy good ricotta cheese tastes, it’s hard to believe that the word ricotta actually means…