In the Heartland
When I drove into the Kansas plains last week, I felt an unexpected relief. The heartland, I realized, offered this...
31 July, 2012
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Mountain Time
Sunday, driving from Spokane, WA, to Missoula, MT, I forgot I was passing into mountain time. Only when I checked...
20 July, 2012
On The Road With Jill
Jill and I have been traveling the Pacific Northwest, which Jill has never seen. Actually, I haven't spent much time...
16 July, 2012
On the Road in Texas: Cleo Visits Cadillac Ranch
The Animal House book tour took Cleo and me through the Texas pandhandle yesterday and, to my surprise, we passed...
20 June, 2012
Heading West With the Animal House Book Tour
Mosquitoes! I made the mistake of parking too near the Mississippi a few nights ago and was nearly eaten alive by...
16 June, 2012
Why I Sleep in Walmart Parking Lots
My original plan for my 30-state, 66-city book tour was to seek refuge every night in a camp ground. I've...
09 June, 2012
Finding a Toilet When You’re on The Road
Since accidentally blowing up the water tank in my camper van the first day I was on the road, I...
29 May, 2012
Deep South Update: the Animal House Book Tour
In Birmingham, AL, yesterday I ate two pit-cooked pork barbecue sandwiches from Carlilse's and nearly passed out from the goodness....
18 May, 2012
How I Blew Up the Water Tank in My Camper Van
I could have used another week to get ready for my 66-city book tour in my custom camper van. But,...
10 May, 2012
I’m On The Road — And the Van’s Not Ready
I'm on the road this week, promoting From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story in North Carolina, my...
09 March, 2012