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Shadows, Statues, Splashes

This morning started out with a treat. I was making my way out of the hotel as I normally would until I noticed the old guy, in all black, next to a space heater, with his shoes off, passed out … Continue reading

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Turtles and Turkeys of Texas

I’ll use the indoor facilities at one gas station and the bucket of soapy water for a clean windshield and headlights at another in Clovis. I’m greeted by some nice older country guys and walk by the murals of Lincoln-Jackson … Continue reading

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Navigating Monuments of New Mexico

I wake up in Gallup and take my first shower at a truck stop. Thirteen dollars gets me two towels and a washcloth with foaming soap. My notes say I detoured to El Morro National Monument, but getting off the … Continue reading

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Some Sights on St. George’s Island

I have a special skill of getting up and out the door, perhaps this is just a personality type and a part of the culture I was raised in. The guys are in no rush. If I lived here, I … Continue reading

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