Good morning from another Monday — and a new month. I hope this week brings you continued health and high spirits, even amidst the ongoing uncertainty. I’ll be spending today, and the majority of this week, tweaking the upcoming podcast series and working on some preliminary documentary work. I’m excited Read more…
How was your weekend? I spent most of mine working on the website revamp and podcast plan — while listening to folklore on repeat. It’s been a productive few days, which I’m hoping will translate into a productive week. Definitely trying to make the most of this time “safe at Read more…
Happy Monday (and new month!). Hard to believe that it’s July already. What was Independence Day like by you? Here in Hart County, Georgia, Fourth of July festivities were cancelled for the first time ever. With no town-sanctioned events happening, many residents held their own private parties with friends and Read more…
Good morning from Berkeley! If you celebrate Easter, I hope you had a wonderful holiday yesterday — even if it looks a little different this year than years past. If you do not celebrate Easter, I hope you had a great weekend. When trying to roundup interesting articles from around Read more…
What a weekend it was. I’ve made my way to Oklahoma City, which is officially my sixth stop on Route 66. The weather here yesterday was insane (SEVENTY-SEVEN — yes, you read that right, 77 — DEGREES!!). Today, it’s back down to a much more reasonable-for-Spring 54. Which is fine, Read more…
Monday is here once again, which means I’m back with a roundup of reads to help start your week. How was your weekend? Mine was good! It started in Illinois, conducting interviews in Springfield and exploring Route 66. Then, it was off to St. Louis to start state 24 (nearly Read more…
Thank you so much for all of your kind emails, text messages, DMs and other messages following my update on Friday. I cannot express how much your support and concern has meant as I start the next chapter of this journey. It has been truly unbelievable in the best possible Read more…
Hi there! How was your weekend? It’s a grey Monday here in North Carolina, but I made it to Asheville last night and have already started exploring. There are just two more short weeks left on the road this year, and I’m determined to make them count. But, for now Read more…