EL PASO Jackie Version
El Paso Texas was our next stop after Abilene; Texas was one of the only states that got two stops purely because of its size. Abilene had been an overnight; El Paso was a destination. That meant, we spent two Read More …
Bozeman Montana, Great Fossils, Not-So-Great Day
The trip back east on the northern route also included a stop in BOZEMAN MONTANA. When I think of this part of the trip, I am happy for Jackie. I was also happy for me, and then sad. Allow me Read More …
The Dalles Oregon, Way Out There
I’m going to skip over some of the trip; the next stop, the DALLES OREGON. After Tucson, we hit San Diego, CA (very pretty bay), and drove up the west coast to Gold Beach, OR with several stops along the Read More …
Tucson Arizona, One of My Favorite Stops
Next stop, Tucson Arizona. I need to note here that we planned for this week’s blog to include Jackie’s perception of our stop in El Paso, but unlike my old retired self, she has a day job as a marketing Read More …
El Paso Texas, Steak and Border Patrol
Next stop, El Paso Texas. After Abilene, we weren’t sure what to expect other than not a lot of buffalo (thank you Mr. Mooar). In July, in Texas, we knew it would likely be warm (clever us). I also had Read More …
Abilene, Texas – A Daughter’s Account
Abilene, Texas – a daughter’s account After a day of rest while my dad iced his recent gum surgery, we hit the road again – off to Abilene. I drove the length of the trip so dad could keep resting. Read More …
Abilene Texas
After Shreveport, LA, next stop Abilene Texas. Please keep in mind that Dad (that would be me) had root canal surgery done in Shreveport and was up most of the night freezing my jaw with ice and taking Tylenol. Jackie Read More …
The Real Shreveport
Having read my father’s revisionist history of the offset of our trip around the country, I feel the need to set things straight. So, here’s what really happened, the real Shreveport. The summer after I graduated college, my father and Read More …
Shreveport, LA, Root Canal Central
Shreveport, LA comes to mind as the first truly memorable stop on our 7600 mile, 30-day road trip cross-country (the road trip on which we staged the plot for MURDER BY ROAD TRIP). As promised, Jackie and I will write Read More …
MURDER BY ROAD TRIP Book Launch
BOOK LAUNCH! It’s here! It’s here! The moment we’ve all (or is it just me? It can’t be just me) been waiting for: MURDER BY ROAD TRIP is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through IngramSpark! I’ve dedicated Read More …