Sharing stories, dreams, and aspirations as I up-end my life, start a business, and plan for part-time travel.
I am a photographer, designer, wanderer, etsy-shop owner, fur-baby owner and smarta$$ that lives part-time from the road. My intent is to see as much of the world as I can. I want to share stories of my adventures, my art and the amazing communities of people I meet on the road.
Life is too short to live in a cubicle.
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Traveling out of state for the first time
When my cousin Dave called and asked what I was doing for Memorial Day weekend, I jumped at the chance to get away. I drove the 3ish hours to northern PA and discovered a beautiful part of the US.
Ohio: Ohio & Erie Towpath Canal
Ohio is Beautiful is seen on multiple billboards. Touring the Ohio Erie Towpath & Canal, a 110 mile stretch that follows the Cuyahoga River from Cleveland to Zoar you can discover why.
Ohio: Ashtabula County's Covered Bridges
If you are dreaming of travel and wanting to get out and explore nature, look to your backyard. I have rediscovered my home state. I have found places I love and want to visit multiple times, including Ashtabula County, Ohio which has 16 drivable Covered Bridges.
Ohio: Walking Among the Trees
I’ve been rediscovering a love for my home state. Ohio is not at the top of the list for adventure, places to visit or explore, but you shouldn’t skip it or you would miss out on the many places that will create memories of a lifetime.
Ohio: Backroads, Friends & Wine
My friends and I spend the day exploring wine country in Dover and Sugarcreek, Ohio. The hilly, curvy & narrow roads are also home to Ohio’s Amish community.
Ohio: Marblehead's 1822 Lighthouse
I borrowed my dad’s car (slightly better on gas) and headed to Marblehead Lighthouse, hoping to catch a glimpse and maybe some photos of the Neowise Comet.
The AMAZING Smoky Mountains
If your travels point you towards Tennessee. Take the time and visit the Smoky Mountains. It will be a trip you will not forget. It quickly became my favorite location.
Route 66: Small Towns and Hidden Gems
I traveled through Illinois and checked off a few gems along Route 66. There are a number of stops along the mother road to see and I tried to stop at as many as I could.
Route 66: Re-Discovering Abe in Illinois
There are aspects of history we learn from our family. Stories that have been passed down through generations and letters kept through the decades. Abe Lincoln is a part of my story & my family history.