A story about the power of books and memory to take us home when we are searching for the familiar in unfamiliar lands.

I inched my way up in line to the check-in area, glancing at the seat beside me where my helmet sat, ready. I was excited about the day...

Looking to the past to plan a modern road trip adventure

A story about gratitude, privilege, and our abundance of choices

A story about a car, the weather, and green canopy

An installment in my ongoing series of short “Life Lessons from the Blue Car”

Susan takes a week off from writing and the Blue Car fills in.

Some reflections on the beauty of having support and encouragement

the first in a series of short “Life Lessons from the Blue Car”

On facing fears, assessing risks, and knowing what gives us joy.

Accountability, new habits, and setting my sights on Sundays.

Eschewing the easy autopilot for some old fashioned maps

A story about water, a rubber duck, and procrastination.

A story about math, cheese, and getting priorities straight.

How do you travel and leave room for the unexpected?

Forgoing the checklists for a slower travel experience.

In Oregon wine country, Inspiration comes about another road trip.

Keeping the "perfection monster" at bay so I can focus on doing what I love.

Our stories make us human; they transform us from stranger, to acquaintance, to possibly even friend.

The joys of anticipation in our instant access world.

How do we carry home the joys and new habits experienced during travel?

2023 U.S. Road Trip Post #11: After 14,000 miles, the Blue Car finally has its take on Susan’s road trip.

2023 U.S. Road Trip Post #10: What are we waiting for? Thoughts on using and enjoying the precious, fragile, and memory-laden things in our lives.

2023 U.S. Road Trip Post #9: Solo travel is great, but some things are best enjoyed with others.