I hitchhiked the United States for most of 16 years. I am a Christian and I obey the Lord. I had a book self-published in 2008: High Plains Drifter: A Hitchhiking Journey Across America. I also had a book self-published in 2012: The First Time I Rode a Freight Train & other hitchhiking stories. I graduated from Iowa State University in 1995 with a BA in English Literature. I have been influenced by monastic and pentecostal Christianity.
A short story, “High Plains Drifter”, was published by Ethos Magazine (Iowa State University) in 1995. Two poems, “Shiloh” and “A Prophet’s Eyes”, were published by Ethos in 1997.
The Things I Carry
A Short Hitchhiking Trip
Tim Shey Hitchhiking in Western Wyoming
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High Plains Drifter: A Hitchhiking Journey Across America
The First Time I Rode a Freight Train & other hitchhiking stories
An American Pilgrim: Some Reflections on High Plains Drifter
Book Review: High Plains Drifter
Hey Tim,
Thanks for checking out my writing and leaving a few comments. I’ve been enjoying your stories as well; it’s always nice to find another hitchhiking writer. Maybe I’ll run into you down the road somewhere.
blessings
Dave
Thanks, Dave. I mostly hitchhike west of the Missouri River. Today I hitchhiked from northern California into southern Oregon. I should be heading north in a day or two. I am looking forward to reading more of your stories in the future.
Hope your enjoying your journeys lately. It’s been a while if you can remember me
Good to see you’re still writing too!
Peace & blessings ~
Tinkerbell: Yes, I do remember you. I haven’t done any hitchhiking since April. I am helping some friends in California. Looks like we will be branding some calves in a week. Take care.
Hi Tim,
Thank you really for reading and sharing my post in your blog. More than anything else, I am just grateful that the message of the Lord is spread as it should. Indeed, obedience is better than sacrifice and I praise Him for helping me obey.
Your blogs and posts are truly inspiring.
Blessings,
Cynthia
Cynthia: Thank you for your obedience to the Lord.
Here is a blog you may want to read sometime:
Scottish Warriors for Christ
https://scottishwarriors.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/what-does-a-real-prophet-look-like-we-will-soon-find-out/
Thanks Tim, I actually visited the site yesterday and posted a comment on the “True Prophets” article. Bro. Frank responded too. Praise God.
God bless brother…
You’ve got a great site here and I’ll be back very soon! Thanks for visiting Cry and Howl and for commenting.
Cry and Howl: Thank you for visiting my blog.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for dropping by. I should be hanging in here a lot as i should be needing some hitchhiking tips from you
Those look like very good reads, thanks for introducing. God bless you and may you continue to obey the Lord wherever you go.
itchyfeetme: Thank you for visiting my blog. As you travel, you will see how the Lord puts people in your path. If you plan on doing a lot of hitchhiking, you may want to check out this:
Hitch-hiker’s Handbook
http://hitchhikershandbook.com/
Hi Tim, a little email told me that you had popped in to like a post on MisunderstoodGodBlog. Thank you for your thumbs up, (smirk). I never knew there were people who purposefully hitchhike around, but I’m sure it’s an amazing adventure, to say the least. You would be an interesting person at the dinner table, and to hear all of the things The Lord has showed you along the way. Here’s to serving The Lord together! Stay safe.
Hey Tim!
At the moment we’re running a hitch-hiking photo challenge on our website and you are more than welcome to participate with your shots.
The best entries will be posted on our website with links to photographers’ pages.
Here are the details: http://hitchhikershandbook.com/2013/03/12/hitch-hiking-in-pictures-photo-challenge/
Happy hitching!
HHH: Thanks for telling me this, but I haven’t done any hitchhiking since November 1st of 2012 and I don’t have a camera. I do enjoy looking at the photos on your website. Frodi Brinks has some really outstanding photos.
Any chance your books are available in electronic versions?
I don’t know if you can get it on Kindle.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, ForeWords, and hitting the “Like” buttom.
“Wanderer”
http://nycityonahill.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/wanderer/