Cross-Country Gas: Smart Travel Then and Now

A vintage map of the United States with overlaid icons of gas pumps and horse-drawn wagons

As I travel across the country these days, often researching historical routes and byways, I find myself thinking a lot about gas prices. It’s a modern traveler’s constant companion, isn’t it? But this focus on cost-saving travel strategies, especially concerning fuel, actually connects with a much older human trait: resourcefulness. Think about it. Throughout history, … Read more

Guess I’m Sleeping on the Floor Tonight: A Lesson in Resourcefulness

Guess I’m Sleeping on the Floor Tonight: A Lesson in Resourcefulness

Well, it’s July 25th, 2025, and I’ve managed to make my guest bedroom entirely uninhabitable. Don’t ask. Let’s just say a rather ambitious historical textile restoration project has taken over, complete with dye pots, looms, and what feels like a century’s worth of linen samples. My usual quiet sanctuary is now a vibrant, chaotic testament … Read more