Category Archives: travel

Daring Ravine Driving – our first day in Colorado

Posted on September 18, 2008 by micah

It was our first day in Colorado. We arrived in Colorado Springs to play in the Glen Eyrie Castle. The only trouble was getting our trailer and equipment TO the castle. Turns out, they don’t make castles for easy trailer-access. … Continue reading →

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A trick this gas station used

Posted on August 26, 2008 by micah

When I was driving through the country-side, looking for the opportunity to refuel, I came upon a gas station selling fuel for $3.19. Or so I thought. Since gas prices had just been over $4.00, this was an amazingly low … Continue reading →

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Starbucks in the Middle East

Posted on May 22, 2008 by micah

Today I went to Starbucks. This was a Starbucks on a last-stop base in Kuwait, where soldiers come before finally reaching Iraq. My brother came through here when he went through his deployment. I’ve gone more than 25 days without … Continue reading →

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The Last Night in Africa

Posted on May 13, 2008 by micah

Tonight was our greatest show so far – and to think it would be in the African desert. I got up this morning, and walked 4 miles in the blazing sun, in a place where humidity reaches 100%. I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Pull-Throughs

Posted on March 2, 2008 by micah

To the uninitiated, the term “pull-through” may not mean much. But it is a term ripe with meaning. Sometimes it masquerades as “pull-thru” or “pll-thrgh”, but the latter is only prevalent among people who hate vowels, and presumably they will … Continue reading →

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A Vast Wilderness

Posted on February 20, 2008 by micah

Every day I teach, I take a 20-minute drive from Nashville to Murfreesboro. This drive is nothing at all compared to the pain of the morning commute into Nashville everyday. In fact, the drive just flies by. I listen to … Continue reading →

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Finally Legal

Posted on February 7, 2008 by micah

For the first time in years, I’m actually a legitimate resident of a state. That state happens to be Tennessee. For the entire time I was living in WV, I had a Washington State driver’s license. Once I had moved … Continue reading →

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Things to Learn in Lexington

Posted on October 16, 2007 by micah

A couple of points: Towers are tall. And wobbly. Everyone should drink Choco Giraffello – a chocolate drink from Mexico, with a hint of cayenne. You can’t order pizza in Wilmore, KY late at night. 8 people and 2 cats … Continue reading →

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Trip to Iowa City

Posted on October 2, 2007 by micah

We took a trip up to the fabulous land of Iowa City, Iowa for a big show. The Marriot we stayed at had a very helpful sign to let us know not to drive up on the grass. On Friday, … Continue reading →

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Kings among Stars

Posted on September 24, 2007 by micah

This weekend, I was in Iowa City, Iowa for a conference in which hundreds of college students from tons of colleges gather to find entertainment to bring to their campuses. For the entire weekend, performers of all kinds would showcase … Continue reading →

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