Inside the writing of The Longest Road
A lot of people, maybe most people, think they can write a book. Are you one of them? My recent writing journey.
Of maps, atlases, and the end of adventure in the digital age
I love maps in all their forms: road maps, road atlases, topographic maps, marine charts. But I feel that the benign tyranny of electronic navigation can turn an adventure into a mediocre experience, like a trip to the mall. Agree or disagree?
Song of the cicada and other bugs of the road
Cicadas and love bugs swarmed us. Ticks plagued our campsites. The ubiquitous mosquito was with us all the way. But for sheer horror the insect in the bath house in a backwoods Tennessee campground won the gold medal.
Travels with Leslie
Before we left on our 4-month trip, some of Leslie’s friends said encouraging things like, “My husband and I would kill each other.” Here’s what happened instead….
Travels with Sage and Sky
John Steinbeck traveled with Charley, his poodle. I traveled 16,000 miles with Sage and Sky, my two English setters. We had some adventures together, related in the book. Share on my site the adventures you’ve had with your dog on long hauls.
Two simple questions, surprising answers
On my Longest Road journey, I spoke to dozens of people from all walks of life and asked them 2 questions. What some of them had to say may surprise you.
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