In Memory of a Good Dog
March 3, 2024
Brighton was a strikingly beautiful dog who caught people’s attention. It was not uncommon for strangers on the street to compliment how handsome he was. … More In Memory of a Good Dog
Category: Dogs
11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico
January 18, 2023
Visiting Mayan archaeological sites is particularly exciting to me because it’s a strong part of my culture. …The Spanish my brothers and I speak is littered with Mayan words, phrases, and intonations. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico
And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure
January 13, 2023
After what felt like 47 mind-numbing days of driving across Texas, we arrived at Round Rock just in time to spend Christmas with Joy’s mom, sister, and nephews. … More And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure
2023 – A Return to an Itinerant Travel Lifestyle
November 27, 2022
We don’t have all eleven months of travel details planned yet. In fact, we’ve got a few “…and then we’ll probably spend a few weeks somewhere in this region of the world” slots in our overall plan. … More 2023 – A Return to an Itinerant Travel Lifestyle
Southwest Travel in the time of Covid-19 and Elections
November 25, 2020
We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people were wearing masks in Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Texas, not so much. … More Southwest Travel in the time of Covid-19 and Elections
Our Dog is Better Traveled Than You Are
August 5, 2020
Traveling with a dog has lots of challenges. Fortunately, the world recognizes that there’s lots of money to be made catering to people traveling with pets … More Our Dog is Better Traveled Than You Are
Let’s Blow This Pop Stand
May 16, 2020
Two months after entering lockdown on Spain’s Costa Brava, we (Tony, Joy, and dog Brighton) returned to the US. This is the story of our trip home. … More Let’s Blow This Pop Stand
Dancing on the Titanic, Part 2: Italy 6-Feb to 26-Feb
May 1, 2020
An idyllic three weeks in February, touring Tuscany, Umbria, and Sardinia just before the coronavirus got real… … More Dancing on the Titanic, Part 2: Italy 6-Feb to 26-Feb
Dancing on the Decks of the Titanic (Part 1): France 15-Jan to 6-Feb
April 23, 2020
These days of coronavirus lockdown have us all a bit dispirited. I’m going to relive the fun time of our recent past: the halcyon period immediately before the iceberg emerged from the mist. … More Dancing on the Decks of the Titanic (Part 1): France 15-Jan to 6-Feb
Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Drags On
April 21, 2020
When we first started this lockdown, we really enjoyed the “European-ness” of going grocery shopping every 2-3 days, and we would take turns “having fun.” Now, we both find it very stressful. Besides worrying about being pulled over by the police, it’s also the riskiest thing we do. … More Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Drags On
Itinerant Philosopher 