A New Hope.
Imagine a town of slightly more than two thousand people that has played a major role in the American Revolution, … Continue reading A New Hope.
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The Crossing.
“Accordingly a part of the army, consisting of about 2,500 or 3,000, passed the river on Christmas night, with almost … Continue reading The Crossing.
We’re Off to See the Wizard…
Eighty-four years can seem like a long time… time enough to accomplish one’s life goals. However, what if those decades … Continue reading We’re Off to See the Wizard…
A Massachusetts X-File.
From the tales of Stephen King to the horrors of H.P. Lovecraft, New England has long been a natural setting … Continue reading A Massachusetts X-File.
The Gilded Age.
William Vanderbilt, heir to his family’s railroad fortune. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who also received a sizable inheritance from his family. Edwin … Continue reading The Gilded Age.
The Deep South of South Jersey.
Oil refineries. Manufacturing plants. The Turnpike. Tony Soprano. The MTV show Jersey Shore. “What exit?” Urban sprawl. Everyone says “New … Continue reading The Deep South of South Jersey.
The Whaling City.
In New Bedford, fathers, they say, give whales for dowers to their daughters, and portion off their nieces with a … Continue reading The Whaling City.
Minneapolis in a Morning.
A 2:30 am wake-up alarm. A 6:00 am flight. A journey of 1,200 miles. Unfamiliar roads in an unfamiliar rental … Continue reading Minneapolis in a Morning.
To Infinity, and Beyond.
One hundred thousand miles. That’s about seventeen round trips from New York to San Francisco. Ten round trips from Miami, … Continue reading To Infinity, and Beyond.
Pilgrims and Lighthouses.
Some weekends I start off with a clear goal, identifying a destination, researching it thoroughly, and then creating a new … Continue reading Pilgrims and Lighthouses.
The Open Road Ahead 