Three years ago today, we arrived in Rapid City. Happy Dakotaversary to us. Three years, man. It doesn't even seem possible. There's a cliche about time passing in the blink of an eye, but I swear, living here still feels like a novelty. The newness has yet to wear off, and I have no idea … Continue reading Nostalgia is Fine, But the Midwest is Mine
Tag: Vancouver WA
June 24, or, How I Arrived Here (Twice)
Twice on June 24, I arrived in Rapid City. I don't think I even realized that until a couple of days ago. Obviously, the anniversary of our arrival on this date two years ago has been top-of-mind lately. But equally momentous—though I did not realize it at the time—was June 24, 2011. I have a … Continue reading June 24, or, How I Arrived Here (Twice)
An Intimate Dinner of 100
Tara stopped by a local food co-op last week and found black garlic. She bought a bag, reminiscing over the amazing black garlic aioli we used to enjoy from Pacific House in Vancouver, WA. "Let's make our own!" I said, suggesting we use it in place of mayo on a BLT, one of the restaurant's … Continue reading An Intimate Dinner of 100
Pretzels are the New Pickles
There are surprisingly few things I miss about living in the PNW. Family and friends, of course. Powell's Books. Liberalism. But most of my fondest memories are tempered by reality: the worsening traffic jams, the median home price inching ever closer to $400,000. Tara longs for the ocean at times, and while the ruggedly beautiful … Continue reading Pretzels are the New Pickles
The Moment When Everything Changed
One year ago, at this exact moment - June 16, 2017, 8:07 a.m. - everything changed. My entire future was altered with the push of a button. At the moment, I never imagined such far-reaching consequences would result from sending a simple email. Here it is, in its entirety: "You know, if you wanted to … Continue reading The Moment When Everything Changed
Pomp & Circumstances
Things never really go as planned, do they? We'd scheduled a farewell event at our favorite local pub on Sunday. It was to be a casual, low-key affair, an opportunity for friends to drop by at their convenience and see us before we leave. Despite months of planning, it never happened; instead, we spent a … Continue reading Pomp & Circumstances
2/19/18
I realize 1" of snow is nothing, and that I'm going to have to get used to a lot more than this. But it sure does make for some pretty scenery.
Mark My Words 