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…
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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…
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…
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…
Rabun Beach, Georgia
Just north of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, on US-441, is a sign pointing to Rabun Beach Recreation Area, which is around 6-8 miles west of the highway on Lake Rabun Road…
An Urban Adventure
This article is called “An Urban Adventure” but perhaps “Adventure” is the wrong word to use. It should perhaps be “Nightmare.” After having worked hard for two months…
Proverbs 16:18
Hmmmm….I wonder what is meant by that reference? I suppose it has something to do with a lesson learned, or something like that. Well, you’re right! It’s about a lesson…
Juniper Springs Adventure!
Remember that line from the old TV show, 3-2-1 Contact—“The Tropics are HOT?” Ahhh, not so much. It was even cold in Miami this week. But after waiting in Ocala for…
Half as Much Money, Pt 2
Just a note about my last post. I didn’t mean to criticize anyone or the way they spend their money. Everything we have is a gift from God, no matter how hard we work…
Juniper Run
It wasn't exactly a "three hour cruise" that turned into a multi-year adventure. But it was exciting! This was a canoe trip down Juniper Creek, a seven-mile trip that is…