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People, places and everthyting in between

Across The Dash is a record of the people I meet, the places I pass through, and the moments between pickups that usually go unnoticed — on a 12 month road journey across the U.S funded by gig driving.

My morning office - … just asking for a big chiropractor bill? 😅
09/03/2026

My morning office -
… just asking for a big chiropractor bill? 😅

09/02/2026

What’s everyone doing for Labor Day weekend? 🇺🇸

Me? Working… I know… BORING 😂

Across the Dash means travel and adventure are basically my everyday life…

but holidays? Those are days I work so I can afford butter for my bread 😅

So tell me… what’s your Labor Day plan … working, playing, traveling or hiding from everybody?



I asked NAU seniors one simple question during grad week… What do you wish someone had told you when you were an incomin...
08/27/2026

I asked NAU seniors one simple question during grad week…

What do you wish someone had told you when you were an incoming freshman?

Their answers were funny, thoughtful, practical… and sometimes a little deeper than I expected. ❤️

So, to this year’s incoming freshmen: here’s a little wisdom from the people who were sitting exactly where you are not that long ago.

And a little advice from me…
toes to the curb when your driver pulls up,

and

tip your bartenders well.

You’ll thank me later. 😂

Welcome to the adventure, Lumberjacks. 🪓💙💛



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08/27/2026

I WANT! 😂

08/26/2026

Mom & Me … In the U.P

There are trips you remember because of where you went.

And then there are trips you remember because of who was beside you while you were going.

Mom came from Wyoming and met me in Minnesota, and from there we wandered through Wisconsin and up into Michigan’s U.P. with only the loosest definition of a plan.

There was water.
So. Much. Water. 💜
Lake Superior, islands, waterfalls, sea caves, boat rides and shorelines that somehow kept making us stop and stare even though we had already stopped and stared at approximately 947 other beautiful things.

Apparently a child never outgrows the “Mom, LOOK AT THIS.” 😂

There was hiking. Shopping. Coffee. Food. Music. Family. Cruises. Driving. Laughing. Meandering. Getting distracted. Changing plans. Pulling over because something looked interesting.

And conversations.

The kind that happen somewhere between one small town and the next, when the road is stretching out in front of you and nobody has anywhere they absolutely have to be.

Mom tried a few times to introduce a dangerous concept called a schedule.

I declined 😂

Because I’m in my Across the Dash era… clocks are useful for catching ferries.

Beyond that, they are highly suspicious.

We didn’t conquer the whole Lake Superior Circle Tour. We didn’t see everything and every person we hoped to. We probably drove past things we “should” have stopped for and spent entirely too long in places nobody puts on a Top 10 list.

But that was kind of the point.

For a few unforgettable days, two generations got to wander.

To laugh.
To talk.
To remember.
To learn new things about the world,,, and maybe a few things about each other.

Some trips are about covering miles.

This one was about making the miles count.

And somewhere between Minnesota, Wisconsin and the U.P., with Lake Superior beside us and absolutely no idea what time it was…

I think we did. 🥰

10/10








This one hits a little different.Dolly’s music and movies were a huge part of my life from a child and even now…Because...
08/25/2026

This one hits a little different.

Dolly’s music and movies were a huge part of my life from a child and even now…

Because when I was planning Across the Dash, Dolly’s “9 to 5” was on my inspiration playlist. It made me think bigger and pushed me to live the life I love and love the life I live.

Dolly inspired me in so many other ways over the years too… her music, her humor, her strength, her generosity, and the way she stayed completely herself.

Some of my other favorites are “Coats of many colors” and “Daddy’s hands”

Rest easy, Dolly. And thank you for all that you gave us ❤️




08/20/2026

Two generations. Two cars. Some laughter, some peace,
some moments, some strength.





Across the Dash — Day 1: Mom & MeMy mom drove from Wyoming to meet me on Lake Superior, after she spent time with my bro...
08/20/2026

Across the Dash — Day 1: Mom & Me

My mom drove from Wyoming to meet me on Lake Superior, after she spent time with my brothers fam, I get her for about 10 days to do whatever…

So we hit the open road of course!

so now it’s two women, two cars, and one very loose plan.

We’re pointed toward the Lake Superior Circle Tour, but neither of us is particularly committed to behaving like people with an itinerary.

Day one took us to Madeline Island — ferry rides, bare feet in the water, coffee, wandering, laughing…

Honestly, the sign in the pics felt weirdly appropriate.

This time together is about more than sightseeing. It’s about finding some peace after a lot of noise, getting grounded again, laughing when we can, and gathering a little strength from the water, the road, and each other.

Two generations.
Two cars.
Some laughter,
some peace,
some moments,
some strength.

Day 2 is in the works…
And no idea where we’re stopping next. ❤️

Good morning, Across the Dash Road Crew! ☕️🌼🌊Coffee tastes a little better with Lake Superior as the morning view.Fun fa...
08/15/2026

Good morning, Across the Dash Road Crew!
☕️🌼🌊

Coffee tastes a little better with Lake Superior as the morning view.

Fun fact: Lake Superior holds about 10% of all the world’s surface fresh water.

Just me, my little espresso pot, some wildflowers, and one ridiculously big lake.

I Hope Y’all Have A Very Happy Day❤️

~ May adventure lead… and courage & wisdom follow ~

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