My plan for the day was simple: explore the best of what Pella had to offer. That included a tour of the Vermeer Windmill, a stroll…
Somewhere just outside of Galena, Illinois, I stopped at a place called Berning Acres Dairy Farm, run by Natalie and her husband Matt. I arrived late…
22 Feb 2026
Galena Mornings, Open Plans & Pivoting Paths: A Bed & Breakfast Conversation – Episode #28
Galena is full of stories. You can feel them in the cobblestone streets, the 19th-century buildings, and the view over the Mississippi River. But one…
Before the wildflowers, there was breakfast. Eggs, coffee, conversation — the kind that unfolds when strangers become brief companions. Couples shared travel tips. The innkeeper…
After wrapping up my brief stay in Chicago, I was ready to start the next leg of the journey: seven new states over the next…
We started the morning at Eagles Roost RV Resort. Penny was perched in her favorite spot, tail flicking, watching squirrels through the little side window. It’s…
25 Jan 2026
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and a Jack That Deployed Itself: Lessons from the Road – Episode #24
There’s something sacred about the first cup of coffee. The fans are off. The cat’s perched on the dashboard, soaking in the sunrise. Her paws…
Good morning from the Mississippi coast. The light is soft. The air is still. Penny’s perched on the dashboard, paws dangling over the edge like…
After a peaceful night in Port St. Joe, I hit the road for Alabama. The plan was simple: get to Gulfport, spend two nights, and…
West Palm Beach to Horseshoe Beach, Florida Season two of 50 at 60. Different vehicle, different companion, different pace. I picked up the RV on…
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I visited all 50 states at 60. Now I am chasing the light and story through all 63 national parks, some with my cat Penny! The journey continues - follow along.
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