R Michael | Storyteller

This is a great list, thank you for sharing it. Sometimes I feel tentative about sharing,following, saying to much. It's simply gotten so much more hard to believe than I ever imagined it could. ❤️

Thinking about the theme from yesterday's story: how do we show up as our best selves when we feel stereotyped or misjudged?
It's not easy.

​I'd love to hear your reflections on this.
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​#Storytelling #Connection #Community #Travel #PersonalGrowth

Show Them Your Light Why the most important part of any journey is the impression we leave behind.

Today's story is live. It’s about a text from my sister-in-law, a memory from the 90s, and a split-second decision I had to make at the Brisbane airport. Hope it resonates.

​#Storytelling #Travel #PersonalGrowth #Ambassador

I've gotten so close, but yet to actually visit Portugal. I must, I MUST go! It looks incredible and the stories I've heard from friends who have been, can't stop talking about it. It's on my list for certain.

This is gold! My day is complete.

Open Road Adventures | R Michael | Substack Adventure isn't a place; it's a perspective. Featuring personal growth, quiet moments, and the wisdom of my co-pilot, a dog named Chase, who teaches that the deepest connections are an adventure all t...

Putting the final touches on tomorrow's story. It's about a quick decision at an airport counter and the quiet work of being an ambassador for yourself.

The full story drops tomorrow at 4 PM Pacific. You can subscribe (free) to get it delivered to your inbox.

#Storytelling #PersonalGrowth #Travel

​This is beautiful. It's so true—finding those places that just make you feel grateful to be there is the best part of the adventure. We'll have to add North Devon to our list!

A quiet moment from the Japanese Gardens. Some things just know how to endure, and they wear their stories for everyone to see.

-R. Michael

#Storytelling #Resilience #Travel #Photography #PNW

It's a strange feeling, walking into a room and sensing you've been summed up before you've even spoken. A feeling that a label has arrived before you have. This is the theme I'm exploring for the new Open Road Adventures story, which will be out this Thursday. #Storytelling #PersonalGrowth

Haha!! That's so great. It looks like they are directing the shoot. I'm on the GC of Oz now actually, Saw a kookaburra on my walk with my father-in-law yesterday. They are quite interesting in their own right aren't they?

Agreed. Canada 🇨🇦❤️. Canadians ❤️❤️➕️➕️.

Adding this to my list for my next visit to Mexico!

I like Canadiano better! 😂 My niece just started university in Canada and is having a hard time making friends as an American. 😞

Stunning. Oregon is an amazing and magical place. Proud to call it home.

Waking up to the news of Diane Keaton's passing is heartbreaking. With a career that began in 1970 and shaped a generation, her work became a quiet soundtrack for so many of us.

A profound, irreplaceable loss. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
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#DianeKeaton #FilmLegacy #Cinema

This story is about that exchange. I'd love to hear your thoughts. When has a journey given you back more than it took?

#storytelling #travel #familyconnection #writingcommunity

My new essay, "The Day We Missed," is now live.

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The Day We Missed There’s an unspoken agreement on the thirteen-hour flight from San Francisco to Brisbane.

I traded a Saturday and 13 hours in the air for family conversations that will last a lifetime.

It's a profound feeling to realize what you've gained, not what you've lost.

Since a was a kid growing up in the Midwest i was always drawn to the sea and to mountains. No surprise I ended up in Oregon. What's your favorite part?

I boarded a flight on the 26th and landed on the 28th. An entire day, completely vanished.

Tomorrow, I’m sharing the full story of where that Saturday went, and what it was traded for.

-R. Michael

#Travel #Storytelling #WritingCommunity #Australia

Incredible how fast they fixed that. Says a lot about the host, but I'm guessing it also says a lot about how you both handled it. A little grace under pressure goes a long way in situations like that.

-R. Michael

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This is pure peace right here. A perfect little corner of the world to just sit and be. Thanks for sharing this moment of serenity.
​-R. Michael

That's a heavy and necessary question for our times, John. It's the core struggle, isn't it? How to embrace helpful tools without letting them erase the essential parts of ourselves. I'm saving this to read.

​-R. Michael

What's the most memorable animal encounter you've had on your travels?

Becoming a temporary landing pad for a flock of lorikeets in Australia is definitely high on my list.

I'd love to hear your story.

#travelmemories #wildlife #communityquestion #australia

-R. Michael

Nope. I can't even process this. The world simply cannot afford to lose a single drop of Dolly's light. Just... no.

-R. Michael

Earle is adorable

Whoa, that's an adventure you definitely didn't plan for! So glad to hear you both are okay and that the host responded so quickly. It just goes to show you never know what the road (or the roof!) will throw your way.
​-R. Michael

It often feels like dogs are giving us a masterclass in loyalty, forgiveness, and living in the moment. They're the best kinds of teachers.

​-R. Michael

The silent negotiation for attention.

Chase's roles: co-pilot, navigator, & demanding grand-dog. A reminder that adventure is also in the quiet connections we keep.

Does your pet have a special bond with a family member?

#Dogs #DogLife #Family

-R. Michael