Year: 2015

  • Lost culture

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    The side road to Mammoth Cave National Park took us through a gauntlet of attractions faux: mini golf, dinosaurs shows, antiques, and a water slide. Leeches seeking to draw the attention of those on their way the main attraction. It struck me that it is common to see a similar suite in advance of many…

  • Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

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    Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

    The cave was discovered by a young boy in the 1700’s while hunting bear, although native communities had used the caves for thousands of years beforehand. It gained commercial value during the war of 1812 as the dirt covering the floor of the cave contained high concentrations of Salt Peter, a necessary ingredient of gun…

  • I-65 South

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    Driving south on I-65 it struck me I didn’t need to think about returning to work and the hundreds of emails that included.  I realized there is nothing to go back to, other than what we plan.  A little weight was lifted and some tension in the back of my neck was released. I slowed…

  • Hotel Art

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    Hotel Art

    I wonder if they just select the frame and then take what ever picture comes with it. 

  • Gulf Coast

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    Gulf Coast

    We’re on our way down to the gulf coast.  First destination is New Orleans, with stops in between.  We have a place reserved in the French Quarter, but other than that we will book as we go. If we find a spot we like, we’ll stay a while. If not we’ll move on.   It’s…