New Orleans Road Trip #1 – TMP Origins There’s something about rolling into New Orleans that makes the air feel thicker with stories. On our very first night of this trip, my mom, my son, and I checked into a hotel that promised to be more than just a bed for the night. We booked … Read more
Tucked away in the leafy curves of Mountain Brook, Alabama, there’s a place that looks like it stepped out of a fairytale. A stone-and-timber mill beside a quiet creek, complete with waterwheel and footbridge—it’s the kind of stop that makes you slow down, breathe, and just take it in. Dusty and I didn’t plan to … Read more
Declassified with restrictions. The Launch Point Officially, I was on my way to a hackathon in Bethesda, Maryland.Unofficially, I had one stolen day, a heavy heart, and a covert objective: carve out a little space to breathe, sneak in time to explore, and begin the hunt for the historic Union Arch Bridge. Every operation needs … Read more
Washington, D.C. – 2013 & Still on the List In 2013, I stood in front of the National Archives during a business trip that would later help spark the idea for TMP Origins. It wasn’t a sightseeing adventure — just me stealing a sliver of time between conference sessions. Two quick photos from the sidewalk … Read more
When you wander into downtown Montgomery, it’s hard to miss the man still keeping watch with his guitar in hand—Hank Williams. Dusty and I only had time for a quick stop here, but sometimes those short pauses tell the biggest stories. With a dashcam clip and a couple of photos, we stood for a moment … Read more
Sometimes the road hands you a story you didn’t know you needed. Dusty and I were driving downtown Montgomery, killing time before the National Memorial for Peace & Justice opened, when we spotted the red-bricked arches of Union Station. The building practically demanded we pull over. We didn’t realize it at the time, but this … Read more