A now page Travis and his son Dalai

What I’m doing now.

Updated September 2026 · Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

I’m in the Shenandoah Valley with my wife Tunga, our son Dalai, and our dog Bodhi — working from home and trying to live a simple life.

I’m spending my time on these things:

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Little moments from life lately — @travishellstrom

The Benjamin Franklin Book of Quotes on Instagram Three ways to make quotes stick with you At the Rocktown Author Festival Instagram reel Cherry blossoms in Washington, DC Instagram post Instagram post Instagram post New hat Instagram post Instagram post Instagram post

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This is a now page, inspired by Derek Sivers. Thanks, Derek! If you have your own site, you should make one too.