There are many things that always fill me with wonder while on the road: the generosity of strangers, for one. The people who open up their hearts and share their stories with me, another. And then, there is community. It comes to me in the most unlikely places through the Read more…
I said goodbye to New England for this journey, and am officially making my way south. This week, that meant New Jersey, but it’ll continue for Delaware, Maryland and Virginia before the end of the month: warmer temps to come, and I am wildly grateful. I started the week off Read more…
While I wind down county highways across the United States, I am struck with how many towns appear to be struggling, a slow death march of empty storefronts and faded roadside signs. It’s apparent in every state I’ve visited, from Michigan to Maine and beyond. It appears that small town Read more…
“How are you paying for this exactly?” “But like, what side are you really on?” “How does your father/boyfriend/husband feel about what you’re doing?” These questions come from all angles, no matter where I’m at in this journey. They come when I’m interviewing people in small businesses, working at coffee Read more…
It is a chilly day in Connecticut, as I wrap up my last few hours in New England before starting my trip south. With election days across the country last week, it seems there is a renewed push for keeping the 2020 primary top of mind. Which, for us, means Read more…
I could ramble on about how time is flying and I can’t believe it’s time for another weekly recap… or I could just show you the goods. What do you think? Let’s get to it. Boston continues to be one of my favorite places in the country to explore. The Read more…
“I have the greatest job in the entire world,” he said to me, grinning. He gestured out to the water. “I get to fish every day.” I leaned with my hands on the ridge of the boat, surveying the vast ocean that stretched around us and nodded. It truly was Read more…
A few weeks ago, when I revised this project website, I found the original estimate of miles I’d drive during this trip: around 4,000. The number, which I remember carefully calculating (although I cannot seem to remember how exactly), seems laughable now. In just 15 weeks on the road, I’ve Read more…