Archive for May, 2010

In Honor of Memorial Day

In Honor of Memorial Day

05/31/2010  |  No Comments

The Vietnam War memorial in Washington DC.  I've always considered this to be one of my best photos, and it Read More

Motorcycle Monday: A Brief Moment of Peace

Motorcycle Monday: A Brief Moment of Peace

05/31/2010  |  No Comments

A dispatch rider pauses for a nap. Photo via ViewImages.

Forest Haven: Exploring an Abandoned Mental Institution

Forest Haven: Exploring an Abandoned Mental Institution

05/30/2010  |  4 Comments

Marc, our friend Will (whom I posted about on Friday), and I all went out together on Saturday to explore Read More

Defending the Colony

Defending the Colony

05/29/2010  |  No Comments

Musketeer reenactors at the Jamestown Colony demonstrating a common defensive tactic used within the original settlement.

Friday Friend: Will

Friday Friend: Will

05/28/2010  |  6 Comments

You've probably heard the saying "Want to see the world? Join the Navy!" For Will, it certainly was true.  My friend Read More

One Year Back: A Korean Retrospective

One Year Back: A Korean Retrospective

05/27/2010  |  9 Comments

Today marks the one year anniversary of my return from Korea. I can't believe  I've been back for a year, Read More

Featured Blog: My Life As A Verb

Featured Blog: My Life As A Verb

05/26/2010  |  No Comments

If you keep up with the more personal entries on this blog, you are likely aware that I am something Read More

Travel Photo Tuesday: Luckenbach, TX

Travel Photo Tuesday: Luckenbach, TX

05/25/2010  |  No Comments

If you're going to the Hill Country in Central Texas, Luckenbach is not to be missed.  Once a tiny town, Read More

Motorcycle Monday: Teal Ural

Motorcycle Monday: Teal Ural

05/24/2010  |  No Comments

A teal blue 2004 Ural Tourist.  This bike is the same model as ours, though 9 years younger.  As useful Read More

Another Day on Horseback

Another Day on Horseback

05/23/2010  |  2 Comments

In preparation for my trip to Mongolia next year, I have decided to start riding again so that I have Read More

Book Review: Hearing Birds Fly: A Nomadic Year in Mongolia

Book Review: Hearing Birds Fly: A Nomadic Year in Mongolia

05/22/2010  |  No Comments

One of my key sources for learning about what it's like to visit Mongolia for an extended period of time Read More

Simon Wants To Play

Simon Wants To Play

05/21/2010  |  1 Comment

I just had to post this photo of our cat Simon.  I didn't take many pictures of them when they Read More

Places I Want to Go: Vietnam

Places I Want to Go: Vietnam

05/20/2010  |  4 Comments

I will readily admit that until about a year ago, I knew almost nothing about anywhere in Southeast Asia, much Read More

Travel Photo Tuesday: Cow in the Road

Travel Photo Tuesday: Cow in the Road

05/18/2010  |  3 Comments

A lone cow stands in the middle of the road.  In Korea, the banks of rivers and canals are often Read More

Motorcycle Monday: DKW SB 500 A

Motorcycle Monday: DKW SB 500 A

05/17/2010  |  No Comments

An old DKW SB 500 A (year of construction: 1937) during the oldtimer rallye on the occasion of the Read More