Lake Superior was the last of the five Great Lakes left for Gary and me to visit—and I think we saved the best for last. Standing at the shoreline, it’s hard […]
Read MoreMackinac and the Michigan Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is remote, flat, and serene—instantly different from the world you just came from. The trees change, the air cools, and signs of human life become fewer and […]
Read MoreParking Lots and Chicken Fried Dreams: Cracker Barrel
Next Scheduled Stop… A Cracker Barrel? Yes. Really. But let me give you some context. For those of you picturing Gary and me living it up in nightly RV luxury […]
Read MoreFour States, Ten Hours
Gary Rocks Let’s get this out of the way: Gary rocks. He has done all of the driving on this journey, and today was our longest day on the road yet. […]
Read MoreHugs, Hops, and Highways: The Journey West Begins
As we leave Virginia and our family behind—lingering hugs, teary kisses, and heartfelt goodbyes to our sons—Gary and I feel a mix of melancholy and renewal. That time with family marks the […]
Read MoreCelebrating Our Independence
All thirty or so relatives descended on this tiny slice of paradise over the course of four days. It was an epic family reunion, amplified (as always) by our signature brand […]
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