Category Archives: On the Road in America

Writings from the great American roads

Ode to the Teacher and Dulcimer Musician

Posted on July 8, 2012 by mlgray

Whenever I drive out onto the open highway, the inevitable question, “what is the road?” enters my mind. And every trip offers additional answers to the inquiry, prompting the question again and again. Most recently, while driving from my family’s … Continue reading →

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Where Nobody Knows My Name: A Bar in L.A.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by mlgray

It’s dark inside. Antique speckled mirrors line the wall behind the taps.  A wooden bar, red vinyl booths and live music keep new customers comfortable and locals returning night after night. There’s one seat left at the bar and I … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travels Part V: Why We Return Home

Posted on December 19, 2011 by mlgray

From Sedona, we flew across the 40 to Albuquerque, New Mexico where we made our way through a couple of local breweries and a pizza stop for greasy calzones and Italian sandwiches. It always amazes me how one can go … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travels Part IV: Sedona

Posted on December 16, 2011 by mlgray

If Thanksgiving is for just one thing, it’s for family.  And I’ve had the good fortune that one of my long-time travel companions is my father, who joined us on our Sedona sojourn. On Thanksgiving Day, my Dad and I … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travels Part III: Another Country

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mlgray

After leaving Four Corners National Monument, we wove our way south by southwest through the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. It seemed pertinent to travel across these lands, these wide-open (maybe even desolate) spaces, during our Thanksgiving Holiday. I think we’ve … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travels Part II: Touching Four Corners

Posted on December 5, 2011 by mlgray

“Do you have anything smaller?” The kiosk attendant at Four Corners National Monument asks me curtly. It’s 9:03 am and we’re clearly the first tourists on site. I fumble in my wallet for a moment and turn to Lindsay, “Do … Continue reading →

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Olfactory Musings

Posted on September 24, 2011 by mlgray

 As Lindsay and I reach the summit of Guanella Pass with the windows rolled down, high on the Front Range of Colorado, the distinct aromatic qualities of Fall tickle my nose. This sense of smell, which we often under-utilize, reminds … Continue reading →

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