Visiting with my law school friends left me in a lively state of mind, wondering what the road next had in store. I didn’t intend on writing about Missouri, and frankly, thought my 2 day trip through the state would be mostly forgettable. But really, I smiled through the length of the state and I’m […]
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Everyday life can be hard enough, but then you go and throw holidays into the mix and all bets are off. I long ago swore off trying to have a memorable New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day for the simple reason that real life never measures up to the scripted Leave it to Beaver moments […]
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Whenever I’m sad or sick I still want my mom. Over the years I’ve often wondered if this need for mom will dissipate as I grow older. Yet it hasn’t, and I’m convinced that on some level we all go on wanting our mothers in times of need for our entire lives. Read how I […]
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One night last week when I was home in Wisconsin I was rummaging through an old box of photos and came across a Saturday Evening Post article from 1991. I was interviewed for a story in the magazine about Best Buddies, an international organization that provides opportunities for one-on-one friendships with people with intellectual and […]
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I’ll always call Wisconsin home, even if I never live there again. I was born and raised in Wisconsin. It is often said that people don’t appreciate something while they have it.  That is certainly the case for me and Wisconsin. Growing up I was embarrassed to say I was from the state. I wanted […]
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I love camping. I’ve even camped in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. This time around, however, I needed a more gentle camping experience — my dog and I were doing it by ourselves. Check out a new perspective on the 2nd night of my road trip with my most recent article in The Huffington […]
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While Beth Howard’s scrumptious pies initially drew me to the American Gothic House, there was so much more that kept me there. My initial plan was to stay 2-3 nights, but like most every other plan on this road trip, that idea was quickly scrapped. Living in one of the country’s most famous residences turned […]
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My most recent article in The Huffington Post was just published: Eldon, Iowa: Home of the American Gothic House. Check it out! More personal and introspective thoughts about my experience will be included in my next Seeking Shama blog post in the next day or so. Thanks for reading! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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Pie Heals. Pie is comfort food. Pie makes people happy. I’ve been hearing these bits of wisdom for years now from my friend Beth Howard. My road trip journey is about healing, finding comfort and finding happiness, so it was a no brainer that I should visit Beth and put her nuggets of wisdom to […]
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It was bound to happen at some point during my road trip. The only surprise is that it took as long as it did. I’m talking about my road trip meltdown. It was the kind of meltdown where I questioned my own sanity for deciding to take on a trip of this magnitude by myself. […]
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