Shake Some Dust: an American Expatriate Traveling in America

Clinton Harris
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Life on the road as a travel journalist/photographer and freelance writer with a four-legged companion. clintonharris.substack.com

  1. 05/08/2025

    Second Guessing Myself

    With the big story written and turned in, I’ve been going through some creative withdrawals and feeling a little lost. I find myself in the pine forests of Montana and historical 19th Century towns. Here I have gotten a chance to get my bearings again and ask questions about why I’m doing this and what comes next. Enjoy! Shake Some Dust: Travels with a Writer and His Dog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min

  2. 05/04/2025

    Ep. 32 Why the Desert Sucks

    This episode talks about what I’ve been up to for the last six or seven months. Jeez…has it been that long? Anyway, there’s “likes” and “Ums” and lots of things about why I really got sick of being in the desert. Enjoy. If you would like to support my podcast and encourage me to produce more episodes, please BuyMea Coffee. You can find the link on my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com. Or hit me up here on Substack with a paid subscription! Your support is appreciated and wouldn’t be possible without the help of viewers like you. Thanks for reading Shake Some Dust: Travels with a Writer and His Dog! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  3. Episode 33: Town Hall Meeting Aftermath: The Widening Gap Between Rural and Urban America

    09/04/2024

    Episode 33: Town Hall Meeting Aftermath: The Widening Gap Between Rural and Urban America

    In this episode I talk about what I learned from a Town Hall meeting in Walden, CO where Sen. John Hickenlooper was the guest speaker and answered questions the locals had for him. One surprising thing about all of it was how little the Wolf debate entered the conversation, except to exemplify the rift between rural and urban, and how the will of the Cities is dictating the lives of the people in rural areas. The comments and observations expressed in this podcast are my own and subject to scrutiny.  My comments are in no way meant to malign or slander anyone mentioned in the podcast. They are simply personal opinions. Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min
  4. Ep. 32. July in the Rawah Wilderness

    07/23/2024

    Ep. 32. July in the Rawah Wilderness

    In this episode I get caught up about my experiences on the road since February. I talk about being stranded in California, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Hitchhikers, and the Road back to Civilization. Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
  5. Ep 31 Homes on Wheels

    01/20/2024

    Ep 31 Homes on Wheels

    What do you know about life on the road?  There are plenty of resources out there which are part of the culture. In this episode I talk about my recent visit to the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous, Bob Wells, and Homes on Wheels.  Check out my affiliates! Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee.  Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min
  6. Ep. 30 New Year in Quartzsite and Some New Decisions

    01/04/2024

    Ep. 30 New Year in Quartzsite and Some New Decisions

    Back in the Arizona desert at my spot in Quartzsite. I talk about some Christmas presents I got for the bus to make life easier, I talk about my need to be around people, and some decisions I have made for 2024.  Happy New Year! Check out my storefront for useful items I've been using on the road.  Check out the Canyon Coolers 30L Mule The GasOne dual fuel cookstove and the Fish tank pump!   Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  7. Ep 29 Leaving Lake Havasu

    12/31/2023

    Ep 29 Leaving Lake Havasu

    Craggy Wash near Lake Havasu City starts to get crowded and after a week, I decide my neighbors are a lot of drama and sucking my will to live.  If you are sick of your neighbors, check out my affiliate partner, Booking.com.  Use this link to book your next adventure.  https://booking.tp.st/nSYcxk6P Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
  8. Ep 28 The Arizona Desert

    12/24/2023

    Ep 28 The Arizona Desert

    In this episode I ramble from finish to start about different places I've been in the Arizona desert.  It's not really worth your time to listen to.  Unless you've had insomnia, then it should do the trick.  Also, Merry Christmas! Support the show Visit my blog at www.shake-some-dust.com Affiliate Links Check out the link for Origin, which made a damn fine pair of boots for my travels. Use the code HARRIS10 for 10% off your total purchase. I've been wearing mine for nearly 4 years and they are still taking me where I need to go. Use this link for Osprey, who made my day pack and backpack that I haul my life around in when I am solo traveling. Guaranteed for life, I wouldn't have any other pack. Want to have an adventure all your own? It all starts with Booking.com. Book flights, trips, and lodging accommodations with this link to Booking.com For my van life adventures, you'll want to check out my storefront on Wayward. From cookstoves to solar systems, these are items you won't want to live without as you make your journey on the road. Another way you can Support the show is to BuyMeACoffee. Donations are appre... Get full access to Letters from the Road at clintonharris.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
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