Close Encounter of the Awesome Kind
Close Encounter, the movie, was concerned about aliens visiting us from outer space. They met with we humans at Devils Tower. Everyone was impressed by the humans. But…
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Living Legends and Deadwood
Strange title, but it fits. Living Legend regards the monument to presidents that made an impact on our country and Deadwood is a gold rush town that went bust. A visit…
Badlands and Good People!
We had planned to just drive through the Badlands, but since we arrived mid-morning, we decided to check in at the campground ($8 for seniors, and no admission fee to…
South Dakota: Once More, Corn is King
Our visit to Nebraska was pretty much limited to Omaha. After visiting Union Station, and doing some letterboxing in a cemetery, we drove north along the Missouri River…
Out with the Old and In with the New
There are many folks who would agree with that statement and who would apply it across the board. There are other folks who might agree with the basic thought but who…
At the Missouri Crossing
After we left my brother Garry’s house in Boone, Iowa, we decided to spend two days in Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, adjoining cities with the Missouri River…
Space: the Final Frontier
That’s the opening line of most every Star Trek show. And it sorta fits this posting. When we started our retirement trip we said, “we’re going wherever the wind blows…
Iowa Impressions
We didn’t spend long in Iowa, but we still feel like we saw a lot. We visited with my brother Garry and his wife Ilene, and did some letterboxing there in Boone, Iowa…
Chicago and Robie House
We spent Friday and Saturday in Chicago, wore out our feet, and in the process saw many amazing buildings and constructions. Millennium Park and the Loop were on…
Indiana Dunes Camping
When we decided to spend a few days visiting the Chicago area, we approached the venture with a little fear and trepidation, wondering just how we were going to be able…
Indiana Dunes Adventure
Look out below! We're coming down! Bonnie and Flat try to make a quick descent down an Indiana dune. Art will follow and try to give a different perspective on the…
My Father’s Desk
For a few hours today, we’re in Clawson, working in the house where I grew up. And perhaps for the last time, I’m sitting at my father’s desk. It’s an ordinary…
Changes…for the Better
Not all change is bad. Some changes actually are good for us or help to bring light into darkness. While we visited with David and Amy and their family in Wyoming…
Excellence - The Meyer May House
Last week we visited the Meyer May house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in Grand Rapids. As we watched the video about the house’s restoration, and then toured the…
Wyoming is in Michigan?
Yes, we’re in Wyoming, and we’re also in Michigan. Dave and Amy’s new house is in Wyoming, Michigan. Visiting David’s and Laura’s families in the Grand Rapids suburbs of…