Author: D//F

Apparently, learning a lesson is one thing and knowing when to actually apply it is another (but nobody ever told me that, right). “…if you start to lose your balance, and you’re worried you might fall, just loosen your grip and make sure you always keep moving forward; if you stop pedaling and overthink it, […]

I figured out (arguably the hard way) there are quite a few life lessons to be learned from just riding a mountain bike. For example: if you start to lose your balance, and you’re worried you might fall, just loosen your grip and make sure you always keep moving forward; if you stop pedaling and […]

I’ve covered so many miles since the beginning of July (particularly since July 10th) and taken so many photos that I already know I need to break this month up into two posts. Break… ha. Too soon? This “part 1” is part of a larger “part 2” or “take two” on my travels that started […]

I didn’t know at first what to write about this month, but a lot actually happened: The final point there helps a lot with recovery – especially when I have no energy at all or when I’m doing PT and it feels like I’m not making progress. Instead of feeling stuck, I’m thinking of rest […]

I had an idea that by the time I sat down to draft 5//26, I would be using my right arm to write; possibly even returning west to chase the sunset in my manual truck, ha. Here’s an actual statement I made during the ~12hr drive back home as a passenger in said truck: “They […]

The tree pictured above is supposedly some type of unique pine, and the woman standing below in admiration is supposedly Paula. I had been staying at this Hipcamp spot for a few days and had barely noticed the tree to begin with, let alone marvel at it. I was distracted by a palatable “adjustment period” […]

Recently, as I’ve started sharing more about my upcoming travels, a number of people have encouraged me to write and document my experiences beyond just photos. Listening to the signs is what got me here in the first place so, here we go… I captured both these photos during walks with friends; one in Berkely […]

Many miles traveled and much more to share in March…

Ha//ppy New Year. Found some spare film in the ’25 archive that I forgot to post: Cheers.

Rounded out ’25 with my trusty CCD. More to come in 2026!