It's been nearly 23 years ago since I was hired as a part-time sportswriter at the La Crosse Tribune. Who would have thought at the time that my professional journey would take me to eight cities, working for 11 publications. That is the journey of many visual journalists. It can be a tough road, but a gratifying experience if you enjoy the ride. Sometimes along the way, you run out of gas. But when you fill the tank up, you just want to go and not stop. However, there does c