Author Archives: TheJessicaness

A Visit From My Little Brother

I get a message on Facebook on June 26. The parents are taking Tiffany’s boys to Balmorhea State Park in west Texas and Jason is joining them. He wants to know if he can drive out here – of course! He tells … Continue reading

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The Megalopolitan of Cherubs

I wake up with 150 miles between me and the intersection of one of the Top Ten Traffic Torment Towns of the United States – though these usually equate to the best walkable places too – with Portland and NYC … Continue reading

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A Rental Ride Around Bahrain

Post written by Caleb. Jess told me about two world heritage sites that she found in Bahrain and I wanted to go see them. Working late and having to go in on my days off had prevented me from going … Continue reading

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Drive Until Dark

I’m up at 5am and head for the shower expecting there to be a line – then I remember how early it is, though while I’m in there the door receives a few knocks. I am in one of the … Continue reading

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Burning Wood

This will be my latest day yet – up at 7:13, and on the road by 7:30. Hotel rooms will do that to me – Caleb’s second reason for liking hotels, his first being able to take a shower. I stop … Continue reading

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