It’s 25 degrees in Marathon, Texas. It’s 81 degrees in Marathon, Florida. Solution: ROAD TRIP! Having never been to the Florida Keys, it’s only logical that our next destination, especially in February, be Hemmingwayville (not to be confused with Margaritaville). So, the next couple of weeks we will chronicle our trip from west Texas toContinue reading “Florida or Bust”
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Photography Tips: A good Starting Point
Having been a professional photographer much of my working life, I have seen technology change dramatically, especially with the invention of digital photography. Digital cameras have gone from prohibitively expensive, even for the working professional, to cameras that can be considered “disposable,” they are now so inexpensive. You can argue ad infinitum on which brand,Continue reading “Photography Tips: A good Starting Point”
The Old Ore Road
Today, it was time to ride! I just didn’t expect it to be 90 degrees in this part of Big Bend National Park, out on the “Old Ore Road.” This is one of the least-traveled, most secluded, and most often hottest parts of this huge desert environment. In a new book, “Death in Big Bend,”Continue reading “The Old Ore Road”
Jasamine, Coast to Coast
Out on my bike this morning for my daily ride, I came upon a girl just leaning her bicycle against a highway sign. Suspecting possible bike trouble, I stopped to offer help. She was talking on the phone…bluetooth earbuds. She politely signed off and greeted me. Her name…Jasamine. She informed me she was from theContinue reading “Jasamine, Coast to Coast”
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