The search for Bill Murray
Bill Murray lives in Charleston, SC. He is the everyman and chances are you will see him. Just give it time. That was my hope at least.
Appalachian hike brings unusual strangers
I woke up in a drafty lodge called Cooper’s Hut in Killington, Vermont. This shelter was mired in graffiti, odd but childish murals and with open windows that let in…
Fire-spinning brings new tradition in Portland
Courtney, a friend I met in the foothills of New Hampshire, invited me to her home in Portland, Maine if I should pass through, and so I did. On the…
Stunt driving begins by learning to drive manually
Once or twice a year I have a fantastic idea. In 2006, that fantastic idea was to buy the cheapest, but still functioning car I could and run it into…
Journey up 300-foot River to Civilization
Dear Pennsylvania, How I loathe thee. If Virginia is for lovers, Pennsylvania is for haters. If Satan’s feces were rocks, then he must have taken a laxative and taken a…
Visits to cultural sights could give you a newfound taste of elegance
A man that visits this te shop is either secure in his masculinity or draws the risk of his sexual orientation coming into question. That’s why I only go to…
Bookstore hunt leaves two friends mystified
Tater and I were racing towards the “Cultural Studies” section of bookstores, but I got there first. Alas, there were no secrets hidden in the books. Tater and I were…
Stranger at first glance becomes welcome guest
At noon, I was walking down Ten Rod road in Farmington, N.H., looking for a phantom driveway, hoping for a sign that said “Ghostscout Summit” with some colorful balloons. I…
Coin postage travels through the post office
What I am about to tell you is completely legal. However, some background information is in order. Back in October of 2009, I was going through a phase of doing…
Guidelines for a successful hitchhiking experience
Sticking your thumb out is a risk more people should take. Not everyone that picks you up is Hunter S. Thompson, floating in the spirals of insanity because he has…