Even though we’ve lived here for more than three years now, it’s still weird to think we can just hop in the car and find ourselves in Colorado a few hours later. But we can. And we did. Fort Collins… Read More ›
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Memphis Mafia, Party Of One
Elvis Has Entered the Building Our weekend getaway was a blast! Saturday morning, bright and early, Tara and I hit the road for the tiny burg of Freeman, South Dakota. It’s considered the heart of the Chislic Circle and the… Read More ›
The Astronaut Button
So, This is What It Feels Like To Be An Astronaut… I discovered a nifty button that turns my Hyundai into a zippy little rocket. My driving experience hasn’t been the same since. I’ve been very happy since buying the… Read More ›
‘Yak Tracks
After the longest week in the history of man, Saturday morning rolled around. Tara and I were up bright and early. Our destination? Pactola Lake. We’d been looking forward to trying out our new kayaks ever since hauling them back… Read More ›
Winner, Winner, Mexican Dinner
Greetings from the pheasant hunting capital of South Dakota! I’m writing this post from a hotel room in Winner, South Dakota. It’s a tiny town in Tripp County, about three hours east of Rapid City, with fewer than 3,000 residents…. Read More ›
Sunny, My Ass!
I always find it interesting how everything feels like such a novelty for a few days after you’ve returned home. Even the most ordinary and mundane—the stuff you take for granted 99% of the time. Sunday, I found myself gazing… Read More ›
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 9 – Home, Sweet Home
Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. One Last Dose of Kitsch We were both up this morning around 6:30. As difficult as it was to pull the plug on a truly fantastic trip, we were both… Read More ›
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 8 – Austin, MN
How Cheesy! And just like that, we’ve arrived at our final destination: Austin, Minnesota. It’s hard to believe we’ve been on the road for an entire week already. On the other hand, Sioux Falls already feels like a lifetime ago…. Read More ›
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 7 – Madison, WI
Role Reversal A funny thing is happening as our vacation has stretched into its seventh day: Tara and I have switched roles. Early on she was the one looking for detours and saying we had all the time in the… Read More ›
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 6 – Cleveland, OH
Peace, Love, & Chappelle This morning we bid adieu to Yellow Springs. This quaint little enclave, with its peace/love/hippie vibe, really charmed us. If we ever moved to Ohio (don’t worry, mom…we’re not!!), we’d love to live in Yellow Springs…. Read More ›
