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 world to explore, while I was most interested in getting to the next hotel. Now, … Continue reading Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 7 – Madison, WI
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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. I mean, it's good enough for Dave Chapelle. We're told he has his home here … Continue reading Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 6 – Cleveland, OH
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 5 – Cincinnati, OH
Cardinals Are the New Flamingos I've kind of been obsessed with cardinals on this trip. Not the St. Louis baseball team, but the actual bird. They're a dime a dozen in the eastern half of the U.S., but where we live, not so much. Eastern South Dakota looks to be the dividing line for the … Continue reading Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 5 – Cincinnati, OH
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 4 – Dayton, OH
I love the hotel Tara picked out for us. It's really nice! My only complaint is the slow internet. But the hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and upscale amenities more than make up for that. Yellow Springs is a hippie mecca in the heart of conservative Ohio. The internet describes it as a charming small town in rural Ohio. … Continue reading Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 4 – Dayton, OH
Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 3 – Yellow Springs, OH
Green With Envy When we were living in the Pacific Northwest, I used to chuckle every time people would visit. Because they always ended up saying, "I can't believe how green it is here!" If I had a dime for every time I've uttered those words on this trip... I mean, seriously: The Black Hills … Continue reading Getting OUR Griswold On: Day 3 – Yellow Springs, OH
Ay, Oh, Way to Go
It was 70º yesterday. Sure felt a lot like spring, but I'd be a fool to believe we've turned the corner on a new season. One glance at the forecast reveals the truth. That's how we transition to spring around here. In fits and starts. You get a little taste of it and then the … Continue reading Ay, Oh, Way to Go
Dig The Pop-Up Camper!
If you're a fan of Instagram or have a Facebook account, you're probably familiar with Throwback Thursday. Or "Hashtag TBT" as the social media savvy like to refer to it. #TBT is a fun little activity in which you share a photo from your past. There are no strict guidelines or rules to what you … Continue reading Dig The Pop-Up Camper!
Getting My Griswold On – Day 10: Cameron, MO
Miles traveled today: 603.4 Total miles traveled: 3727.2 State of Misery...err, Missouri Today was tough. For two reasons: I had to say goodbye to Ohio, and I logged more miles - and driving time - than any other day so far. In fact, I passed through four different states over the course of about 9.5 … Continue reading Getting My Griswold On – Day 10: Cameron, MO
Getting My Griswold On – Day 9: A Homecoming
Miles traveled today: 67.4 Total miles traveled: 3123.8 You Can Go Home Again I set out on this big adventure because of an overwhelming curiosity about the places I grew up. A lot of people spend their whole lives in the same area, but in my case, I moved every three years or so. Because of … Continue reading Getting My Griswold On – Day 9: A Homecoming
Getting My Griswold On – Day 8: Dayton, OH
Miles traveled today: 319.4 Total miles traveled: 3056.4 Gave Me A Warm Glow Yesterday evening, as the sun was sinking low in the sky, I wondered if I was far enough east to see fireflies. Half an hour later, I pulled back the curtains in my room to stare at the corn - it's mesmerizing, … Continue reading Getting My Griswold On – Day 8: Dayton, OH
Mark My Words 