'I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. You search for answers. You wonder what it all means. You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.'-Amy Thomas I had a milestone birthday in 2023, so I decide the … Continue reading Holiday Adventures: Paris
'Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience.'-Roy Bennett For Thanksgiving, the ocean was calling. Since I now live in West Texas and not the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf Coast was my option. Texas is large and my only experiences on the Gulf Coast have been in Galveston, which is … Continue reading Adventures in Texas: Padre Island National Seashore
'Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world.'-Earl Scruggs I love Nashville (and country music) so when B, my little brother, said bluegrass artists for Pinecastle Records, Brandi Colt and Andrew Crawford (under Colt and Crawford), were doing a songwriters showcase at the Bluebird Cafe I said … Continue reading Summer Road Trip: Nashville, Tennessee
'Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to make.'- Angela Blount The great summer road trip is something I have grown up doing and fully embraced as an adult. In my previous post, I mentioned my brother had a cool opportunity in Nashville so I decided to hit the … Continue reading The Great Summer Road Trip (2023)
'Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.'-Ralph Ellison Due to my brother's awesome job, I was invited to do something VERY cool in Nashville this past June. So being me, I decided to do a big road trip to Nashville via Oklahoma. … Continue reading Summer Road Trip: Oklahoma
'In New Orleans, culture doesn’t come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets.' — Ellis Marsalis If you have been a long time follower/reader, this will come as no surprise, but I can be kind of spontaneous and just hit the road to see/do/experience something cool. Well, my trip to New Orleans … Continue reading Dispatches from the Road: 24 Hours in New Orleans
‘Don’t underestimate the things that I will do’-Adele The entire reason for this Christmas Road Trip was seeing Adele at Caesar's Palace for Christmas! I was lucky enough to snag a ticket with the general sale for Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate the holiday season then with one of the greatest vocalists! … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: 36 Hours in Las Vegas
'Life is a great adventure, accept it in such a spirit.'-Theodore Roosevelt When I knew for certain I was seeing Adele in Las Vegas for Christmas, I began planning the rest of my road trip. Since it was December and only about 90 minutes away, I knew I had to try to go to Death … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Death Valley National Park
'The desert's an old dream of the sea.'-Holly Ringland Once again, for my winter break, I hit the road and headed west. The impetus of this trip is seen Adele(!!!!!) in Las Vegas so I decided to hit a few spots that were old and new to me! First up, I took a slight detour … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Lower Antelope Canyon (2022)