Category Archives: On the Road in America

Writings from the great American roads

Viewpoints

Posted on October 13, 2023 by mlgray

I dare myself to follow the indistinct path that runs along the fence line at the back of the viewpoint. The fence keeps me from going farther into the open space, but at least there is some natural reprieve from … Continue reading →

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Newness Invokes the Beginner’s Mind

Posted on March 31, 2023 by mlgray

What more needs to be said than simply that; newness invokes the beginner’s mind. And it is that beginner’s mind that lights up when we travel, triggers synapses and dopamine responses, fuels creativity, fires up the hot savor of life. … Continue reading →

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Always in Memory

Posted on March 7, 2023 by mlgray

I assume there are places we hold in our mind’s eye, in our heart’s adoration, for as long as our life will allow. Whether from the remarkable beauty of that place, or the repetition of our return to a certain … Continue reading →

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Southeast Utah Adventure – Part 3

Posted on April 25, 2021 by mlgray

Photo Journal #16

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Southeast Utah Adventure – Part 1

Posted on March 31, 2021 by mlgray

I was neither born there nor have I ever lived there, but the moment I step onto a sandstone feature, sink my fingers into the chromatic earth, or stare our at the wide horizon, I feel at home. Continue reading →

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument – February Desert Adventures Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2021 by mlgray

Nature Photo Journal #13 In 4th Grade I traveled to Organ Pipe with a Desert Studies class I was lucky to be a part of as my sense of adventure and environmental exploration bloomed. Captivated by the Organ Pipes, the … Continue reading →

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What the Road Tells Us

Posted on November 18, 2012 by mlgray

Different Modes of Exploration #15, Part 2: Highway Aphorisms These were an enjoyable process to put together last week, and I only traveled through ten of the reflections.  I thought I would try out just a few more: 1. During … Continue reading →

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Road Meditations

Posted on November 11, 2012 by mlgray

Different Modes of Exploration #15, Part 1: Highway Aphorisms Two weeks ago today I loaded up my Ford Focus and headed north into Wyoming for what turned out to be a ten-day, 3400 mile road trip to Oregon, on down … Continue reading →

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Inspired Travel

Posted on July 22, 2012 by mlgray

Regardless of our attempts to act congenially, patient, happy, kind – you name the generous adjective – we are finicky, contentious, and easily frustrated creatures. And nothing highlights our irritability more than travel. Travel jerks us from our daily routines, … Continue reading →

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Road Music

Posted on July 16, 2012 by mlgray

Inspired by last week’s post about educator and dulcimer musician, Steve Hudson, I’ve been thinking a lot about music and the soundtracks we compile for road trips in the U.S. and adventures over seas. After The Doors self-titled album kept … Continue reading →

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