As a kid, I have fond memories of preparing for our annual Christmas trip up north to Oakdale to visit the Postma’s and Tilma’s…filling the backseat of the Chevy with a pillow, some books and assorted lip smackers and TigerBeat … Continue reading
A common exchange over the past 12 months…. “Chaplain, what are you going do when you retire?” [shrug] “I don’t know; hang out, enjoy the family, explore new opportunities.” “But don’t you have a plan?” “Nah. I’m taking time to … Continue reading
3 weeks. 21 days. 504 hours. I had to go back and count the weeks on the calendar. It feels so much longer than that. Granted, we’ve not lived with any sense of order or rhythm. I haven’t woken to … Continue reading
Purple mountains majesty. Huntington Beach Juicy fruit VW Bug (my first car)
List of random things I discovered on the I Like Ike! 2015 Road Trip The Interstate System is a really good idea. For the most part, the highway was in good shape, billboards were at a minimum, rest stops were … Continue reading
The directions couldn’t be more simple or straight-forward. No creativity in the naming of these super-highways…just go from high-to-low, East Coast to West Coast. Take I-40 W to I-30 W to I-20 W to I-10 W and finish up with … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 