Welcome to
Joseph F. Thompson Studios, LLC

A ten-day Michigan road trip filled with lifelong friendship, Detroit memories, summer boat events, classic food, Mackinac Island, the Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior and my 71st birthday.

A four-day return to my hometown filled with friendship, RUSH, Ed Sheeran, Eastern Market, Detroit art, Greektown, great food, and the wonderful feeling of being young again.

A look at how real-world travel, shipboard encounters, photography, and imagination are becoming the foundation for Voyage of Illusions, a graphic storytelling project shaped by mystery, memory, and movement.

A personal reflection on my 2026 journey from Tampa to the Mediterranean, tracing the path through travel, memory, renewal, photography, and storytelling.

A personal milestone essay on life after 70, wellness, travel, family legacy, and the continuing journey of service, creativity, and discovery.

A travel and photography reflection on sailing the Greek Isles aboard Odyssey of the Seas, where ancient ports, blue water, personal memory, and renewal came together.

Day 2 – 13 April 2026 - Settling Into the Rhythm of the Atlantic Transatlantic Voyage: Tampa to Rome Good morning from somewhere just off the Florida coast. I woke up today feeling truly refreshed—something I don’t take for granted. I turned in around 11:00 last night and didn’t open my eyes until about 7:00 this morning. That kind of deep, uninterrupted sleep has been rare for me lately, and I have to say—it felt fantastic. There’s something about being at sea, gently rocked

Day 3 - 14 April 26 at Sea – Heading Toward Bermuda Transatlantic Voyage: Tampa to Rome Hello from the open sea, as we sail toward Bermuda! I’m really finding my groove on this journey, and today was one of those perfect cruise days where everything just clicks. A Relaxed and Elegant Start to the Day I kicked off the morning with a special continental breakfast—simple, elegant, and just what I needed. Fresh pastries, fruit, and a great cup of coffee while watching the endless

Day 2 – 13 April 2026 - Settling Into the Rhythm of the Atlantic Transatlantic Voyage: Tampa to Rome Good morning from somewhere just off the Florida coast. I woke up today feeling truly refreshed—something I don’t take for granted. I turned in around 11:00 last night and didn’t open my eyes until about 7:00 this morning. That kind of deep, uninterrupted sleep has been rare for me lately, and I have to say—it felt fantastic. There’s something about being at sea, gently rocked