Save a Family, Change a Tire
No, it’s not as exciting as riding a cowboy, but helping people gives me a boost of energy even when I’m burning in the…
by Jewels March 21, 2008
Musings»Travel
by Jewels March 21, 2008
Stopped for the Alamo, Stayed for the Margaritas
It’s official, I’ve left Austin and as soon as I take a break in Tuscon, I’ll write up all the glorious braggings. In my…
by Jewels March 21, 2008
Arrived in Austin
After an early rise @ 4am, with the hopes of making it to Austin in time to catch one of the free 300 tickets…
by Jewels March 11, 2008
Lil Miss. Sunshine
Did I say I was going to spend another night in Memphis? It must have been the crack dropped in my drink. Yeah…I made…
by Jewels March 5, 2008
Tennessee Tannin to Memphis Grays
It’s affirmative. Nashville is a rockin’ city, even for non country die-hards like myself. I want to drink more Jack Daniels and expect to…
by Jewels March 4, 2008
Kickin it in Nashville
Yeah, so that plan about going to Cleveland and Columbus and Cincinnati? Not sure if you’ve heard me complain yet or not, but it’s…
by Jewels February 29, 2008
From Potheads to Potholes
My first impression of Chicago? Holy Batman, look at them potholes! If you don’t, your car bumps, bleeps and yells at you. Upon sharing…
by Jewels February 26, 2008
Kansas Karaoke
Finally! After 3 sober, singless weeks, I find karaoke in Kansas. After I finish writing a post on being sick, I pack up my…
by Jewels February 19, 2008
Sick on/of the Road
Alas, the high elevations have eroded my immune system. Or perhaps it’s the jerky and sunflower seed diet. Or unhygenic food service workers. Or…
by Jewels February 18, 2008
Hostel Gold and Flagstaff
If you can believe it, I spent my first night at a hostel in Flagstaff – and it was a BLAST. After spending my…
by Jewels February 15, 2008
Bisbee Bound
It’s been an adventurous week in Tucson. After a few days of cold, rainy and snowy weather, the sun finally got my memo and…
by Jewels February 10, 2008
Sugar Pine Karaoke
Saturday night in the mountains (outside Spa Mom), gives me a glimpse of small towns to come. (I imagine desert akin to mountain.) Saturday…
by Jewels January 30, 2008
Places and Recommendations
Goal here is to catalog places to stay, to visit, people to meet, live music and other interests. Here’s a list of major cities…
by Jewels January 14, 2008
Talk to Strangers: the route
Follow me across the deep south, up the rust belt and along classic route 66. I’ll do my best to keep postings as I…
by Jewels January 8, 2008