The turkey travel season is once again upon us. Next week I drive to parts east to visit family for the Thanksgiving Holiday. That means packing up the car and driving to the Midwest. This year, it’ll just be First Reader and me for a change, because our regular passengers (grandkids) will be staying home. … Continue reading Turkey Travel Time
Travel and Writing
Notes From A Boomer
I try to stay away from discussing politics and religion because of the divisive nature of those topics in American discourse. However, because of events from this week, I thought it would be an opportunity to share a little American culture from my point of view. I was born into a military family, and I … Continue reading Notes From A Boomer
Confessions of a Lifetime Traveler
(C) 2019 JJ ShaunOn the road again. I spent the first half of my life traveling. Being born into a military family has had its advantages and disadvantages. I never saw it as a Bad Thing™, and I never felt traumatized by having to pack up and leave my friends when I was growing up. … Continue reading Confessions of a Lifetime Traveler
The Travel Bug
First Reader and I have traveled a lot of the United States, in the car, or on our motorcycles. Our first road trip was right after Christmas the first year we were together. We spent a little more than two weeks traveling around the Midwest, visiting friends, and reconnecting with my kids. That trip set … Continue reading The Travel Bug
A Different Perspective
Last week First Reader and I took our new camper out for a test-camp. We took advantage of an offer to stay four days and three nights at an RV resort in the Black Hills. Now, we ride motorcycles to the region almost every year for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally®, but we’ve never really been … Continue reading A Different Perspective
Ch-Ch-Changes
So, I’m “retired.” What does that mean exactly? For one, it means that I have a whole lot more time on my hands. The trick will be to figure out how to fill that time in a meaningful manner. My brain is all atwitter with ways I could fill said time, but I tend to … Continue reading Ch-Ch-Changes
Tawanda!
(C) 2018 JJ ShaunOn the road to retirement. Two weeks ago, my supervisor informed me that the Visible Means of Support™ has eliminated my position. As of today, I am retired—that's my term, not theirs. I've known for some time that this "action" was coming, so First Reader and I took steps to soften the … Continue reading Tawanda!
Motorcycles and World Records
As many of you already know, I ride a motorcycle. Yesterday I had the opportunity to not only help break a world record but to benefit a good cause—the Firefly Autism organization. Back in June, First Reader and a couple of friends rode to Topeka, Kansas, to participate in the Women's Freedom Ride. When they … Continue reading Motorcycles and World Records
Kickstarting Your Imagination
What sparks a story for you? A scene in a movie? The lyrics to a song? A person or event you saw on the street? A newspaper article? An old photograph? The inspiration for my novel began as a vivid dream that I had a whole lotta years ago. The idea sat dormant until recent … Continue reading Kickstarting Your Imagination
