2 Hours in Venice Beach

The amount of time I’ve spent in Los Angeles is criminally low. I don’t know why, I guess I just haven’t had many reasons to go. Most likely it’s because it is an intimidating city to visit. I’m from Chicago, which is a city made up of neighborhoods. Los Angeles is a city made up … Continue reading 2 Hours in Venice Beach

Kansas City 2023

For most of my life, I didn’t think much about Kansas City. It was never the backdrop for movies or television shows. It didn’t have any natural wonders or impressive architecture.  The only thing I associated Kansas City with was having the ugliest uniforms in professional sports. The Royals look like a Dodgers knockoff. The … Continue reading Kansas City 2023

Roanoke, I Hardly Knew Ye

I had flown into Roanoke late, picked up my puke green KIA rental, and drove to the Super 8 Motel I booked near the airport.  You know how in movies when the protagonist is lost at sea in a raft or stranded on a deserted island, and just as they are about to give up … Continue reading Roanoke, I Hardly Knew Ye

The Twitchy Traveler’s Guide to Thrill-Seeking Adventure

Life is hard.  The amount of bullshit most folks deal with on the daily is ridiculous. You’ve got shitty co-workers, a boss who thinks sick days are a privilege, your back hurts, and all you want to do is get the fuck out of Dodge. Most folks are stuck with a measly 2 weeks of … Continue reading The Twitchy Traveler’s Guide to Thrill-Seeking Adventure