When you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story. Steve Rushin After our quick catch up with besties, we headed to the nearest coffee shop to fuel for the journey, and then headed home for the six and a half our journey. Road trips are a good way to…
March 26: Port Washington, WI
Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself – and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That’s what real love amounts to – letting a person be what he really is.…
March 25: The (cold and) windy city
I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here. Oprah Winfrey Girlchildtwo requires a new passport, so we made the obligatory trip to our consulate in Chicago, which was totally worth every minute! It was good to spend time in…
March 24: Half marathon number two
We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living. Thich Nhat Hanh I have taken time to stop running in everyday life…not really…
March 23: Sterling National Park, MI
National parks are the best expression of social equity that there is. It’s like paying our rent for living on the planet. Douglas Tompkins What a find! This beautiful park on Lake Erie is an easy 30 minute drive from home. It has these gorgeous wetlands, as well as beautiful sandy beach and amazing facilities.…