I met a new friend last week at Alaska’s Seward Harbor. I saw his boat name and had to ask, “So what was the miracle?” Dave replied, “Me. I am Dave Miracle and miracles do happen!” I laughed, “Guess that’s true. What we need is a miracle in Washington! “
Daniel from Quebec
Daniel from Quebec passed through my life yesterday. It is sad that circumstances steal opportunities to know people whom you find interesting. This pleasant Canadian had a way that was sincere, honest and compelling… Click “See all Observations from the Road here” button below to read more.
Mike Berkey
Michael Berkey is a forest fire fighter. The sort of man you are certain could repair any break, ford any stream, pitch a tent in a windstorm, and keep you up ’til all hours telling adventure stories. Click “See all Observations from the Road here” button below to read more.
Mystery odor from your trailer bathroom?
Look before you pour...A wasp nest became a perfectly positioned cap for our trailer bathroom vent pipe. After trying gallons of different smell preventers: I tried a practical solution, logical thinking, and a ladder. Carefully I pushed a bent wire down the pipe and...
Johnny Finsher
My Pal, Johnny Finsher is a cancer survivor I met at St. George Island in Florida. Several years ago he was given only months to live. He walks 3-5 miles a day, watches diet: healthy as a horse!
Frank Horton
Frank Horton is retired. He is a woodworker I met in Alabama at Talladaga National Forest. He was asked to create a miniature grand piano to contain the ashes of the personal Pianist of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Frank is some guy.
Pebble Mountain Campground Tornado
April 28, 2011, Chuckey, TN - Down the road from Pebble Mountain Campground, I watched the owners of this tornado-tipped mobile home walk on the ceiling trying to salvage their property the morning after.
Milestones
MILESTONES. I have always been fascinated by obituaries. The first place I go in Time Magazine. Not for obvious reasons though, mostly because I want to see who I missed. People who led interesting lives and I never had a chance to know them. Wish I had. I try to meet...
Camping in Stillwater PA
Camping at Whispering Pines Camping Estates in Stillwater PA near the lovely village of Benton