The Lights Are Off

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

For over twenty years, my sister and her husband have owned a beautiful piece of land on the shores of Lake Anna. It’s not our home, but it feels like home. It’s one […]

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 […]