Nashville notes — biscuits, records, Southern hospitality, music history, Jack Daniel’s, and a few architectural gems along the way.

Oregon coast moments — Astoria charm, Columbia River views, Haystack Rock, and a few wonderfully weird roadside surprises.

Music, energy, fandom, and festival magic — Gov Ball ’15 was all fun and games on Randall’s Island.

SXSW 2015: where Austin’s music, makers, food trucks, and weird little corners reminded me that inspiration is everywhere — you just have to follow it.