My stories

Sidewalks | Train Maps | Pickup Trucks

How long can I go without owning a vehicle? The answer may lie in how I want to live.
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Map of the Frankfurt S-Bahn and U-Bahn transit system in Germany, showing various train lines, stations, and routes.
A cheerful older man with gray hair and a beard, smiling at the camera in a busy indoor setting.

Taking the slow road | Observing
I’m a father of four adult kids. As a dual US and Luxembourg citizen I’m living between Minnesota and somewhere in Europe. This is where I share stories, observations, and things I find interesting. Read more

I’m Bryan.

A winding two-lane road with yellow dividing lines, surrounded by lush green trees on both sides, under a bright blue sky with some clouds. A sign indicating southbound U.S. Route 61 is visible on the right side of the road.

Highway 61 Revisited

All roads take you somewhere. If you let them, some remind you how to do less.

When you travel with no plans, everything feels like the right thing because there’s nowhere else you’re supposed to be.‍
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A person with gray hair and a beard holding a card reader, standing in front of a ski lift at a snowy mountain. The person is wearing a blue jacket and dark ski pants.

Life As A Liftie

Most people spend their lives trying to move up. I spent the winter discovering what happens when you step off the ladder.

This is a story of trading titles, meetings, and deadlines for snow, strangers, and a different purpose.
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