Welcome to the Blog
This space is a mix of trails and memories, dogs and classic cars, and whatever else life decides to throw in the backseat. I write because stories deserve to be carried forward—whether they come from a Jeep stuck in the mud, a Studebaker that still purrs decades later, or a German Shepherd curled up at your feet.
You’ll find bits of reflection here, maybe a little grease under the nails, and reminders that adventure doesn’t wait for the “perfect time.” Life is happening now. Take the road trip. Rescue the dog. Say yes to the thing that makes your heart beat faster.
So pull up a chair, or better yet, buckle in for the ride.
- I used to answer the phone after school for my dad. Someone knew we had a half-track and called one day about a Jeep Half-Track. Having never heard of any such thing I thought the caller was confused. I asked a lot of questions and the person was positive that’s what he had. When my […]
- When it snows and it’s all quiet, it takes me back to my favorite memory with my dad. He plowed snow in the winter at the local Jamesway discount store and A & P grocery store in Somerset, PA in the 1970’s. He would get up very early in the morning so it would be […]
- We get comfortable with life and get habits that we stay with and to some degree for life. Are you stubborn and not willing to change? I was for some time as well. I was often accused of being anal retentive. My books had to be in a specific order and if someone moved one […]
Beth V Powell - Always give back 