Tag Archives: Lauri Lebo

Goodbye, Central Pennsylvania. Hello, Central Montana

Thursday, June 20, Gillette, Wy. – We are back on the tit of Corporate America, suckling like starving babes. We’ve been gone so long, it’s almost good to be back. I keep hearing Band songs on ambient sound systems. Seven … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on June 19, 2013 by rubewaddell | Tagged Devils Tower, Don't Tread on Me, Jefferson Pepper, Lauri Lebo, USMC | 10 Comments

My Back Pages: Saved! Indian Trail, N.C.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by rubewaddell

Editor’s note: We’re spinning our wheels in St. Augustine, Fla. A big part of the reason: Try as I might, I haven’t found a mechanic ready, willing and able to figure out what’s going on with our illuminated “check engine” … Continue reading →

Posted in back pages | Tagged God, Indian Trail, Jesus Christ, Lauri Lebo | 1 Comment

Fairmont 2003: Oh, the things I forget

Posted on March 28, 2013 by rubewaddell

Fairmont, N.C. – We’re back at McDonald’s on Walnut Street, monopolizing its one outlet. Got three computers and a small DVD player plugged into our power strip. We’re a bona fide 21st century traveling circus of a family. I interviewed … Continue reading →

Posted in America in the 21st century | Tagged Black Ankle County, Border Belt Farm Museum, Joseph Mitchell, Lauri Lebo, Willie Broox Webster | 5 Comments

March 24, Durham, N.C.

Posted on March 24, 2013 by rubewaddell

When we left Pennsylvania on Wednesday, I had dreams of reporting in this journal on a daily basis. Didn’t take me long to fail. Here I am four days later, with nothing to show. The good news is it seems … Continue reading →

Posted in America in the 21st century | Tagged Antietam, evocmm, John Wallingford, Kenny Via, Lauri Lebo, NESCENT, Norman Johnson | Leave a comment

Farewell, for real

Posted on March 19, 2013 by rubewaddell

Yesterday’s snow is melting as we prepare to shove off for good. We’ve spent a long weekend at the Beer Can Compound in York Haven, Pa. We’ve celebrated Lauri’s birthday, secured Max’s 150th anniversary junior ranger patch from Gettsyburg and … Continue reading →

Posted in America in the 21st century | Tagged Gettsyburg, Gettysburg, Jefferson Pepper, Lauri Lebo, Matt Atkinson | 1 Comment

You yelled “hey,” but no one listened

Posted on March 1, 2013 by rubewaddell

February 20, 2013 – Sitting here in the International House of Bitterness, Paoli branch, trying to do something other than dissolve into nothingness. Bear with me as I attempt to fight my way out of a particularly nasty malaise and … Continue reading →

Posted in America in the 21st century | Tagged Lauri Lebo, Little Feat, Lowell George, Mike Latrell, Peter Canale, Trouble | Leave a comment

Sharyland, Texas

Posted on December 10, 2012 by rubewaddell

Dec. 10, Mission, Texas – Goddamn Internet. All day long I’ve been in a funk. I’m having trouble catching up with the events of the past week. I think I’m in a sleepless haze, though I have slept plenty. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ernie Pyle, John H. Shary, Lauri Lebo, Lloyd Bentsen, Mission, Rio Grande Valley, Sharyland | Leave a comment