Day One

As the early morning dark gives way to dawn, the familiar mix of elation and anxiety courses through me. Josie, my 42-year-old VW Vanagon, hums at 80%, her creaks and groans reminders that neither of us is perfect. The road ahead, uncharted and full of questions, beckons like an open-ended promise. With no set destination, the thrill lies in the unknown—the small towns, the hidden stories, and the chance encounters. I trust the journey, and Josie, with all her imperfections, to lead me through the heartland, where hope, discovery, and healing await.

Driving Ms. Josie

There’s a quiet, enduring romance to traveling the backroads in a 42-year-old VW Vanagon named Josie. She’s no modern marvel, but she carries something better—character, history, and a rhythm all her own. Her sputters and quirks remind you that time spares no machine, but it’s in these very imperfections that the real adventure begins. Josie forces you to slow down, take in the world around you, and embrace the unexpected. It’s never just about the destination with Josie; it’s about the connections made along the way, the breakdowns that become stories, and the strangers who become companions, if only for a little while.

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Travels

We're going nowhere and anywhere and we're not going fast. Traveling in Josie, this 42-year-old VW Vanagon is not an exercise in speed. She's pushing all of 67 horsepower; top speed rarely nudges above 60-mph. But this forced constraint means you have to slow down, giving you time to absorb the landscape, rather than curse the absence of an exit with amenities.

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What People Are Saying

Again, a great story again... thanks for taking us along for the ride.

In tears my friend. I appreciate your gift with storytelling so much.

Wow. Thank you for all you do Cate, and thank you Brock and the Hope & Generosity Tour for bringing this to us. So very powerful.

What a story. The people you are finding have incredible stories and I know how appreciative they are of your generosity.

Fabulous visuals and insight.

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Compass Point

After a whirlwind trip through Oklahoma, I'm now heading across Arkansas.

Fleeting Thoughts

Road trips may sound romantic and adventurous, these are seductions. Truth is, the loneliness of the road eats at you constantly.

Cuisine

Pro tip: Dinty Moore Beef Stew in a can will get you through the night, but it's not winning a Michelin star any time soon.