essay · May 21, 2026

Follow Along

I'm on a road trip from Neosho, Missouri to Phoenix and San Diego for my daughter Lilly's graduation. I drove out to Phoenix to pick her up, then headed west to San Diego for a senior trip together — La Jolla, the beach. Also, I joined my parents and we went for a Waymo ride.

Now I'm getting ready for Lilly's graduation ceremony. I plan to stop in Roswell, New Mexico on my way home.

I built a live trip map so you can follow along. Every stop — gas, food, sightseeing, hotels — gets pinned with photos, videos, and details. You can flip through stops in order, leave reactions and comments, get directions to anywhere I've been, and even share a stop.

Follow the trip →

The map updates in real time as I add stops. Bookmark any stop you want to revisit later.