The Badlands

The Badlands





Sunset in The Badlands

Wisconsin

So, I've made it to Wisconsin on my cross country trek. I've been trying to run with the dogs most days and have been doing ok. Today it's raining so I'm off the hook for running. If I wouldn't have to pack wet clothes I might have gone running anyway because the temperature is nice.

Well, that's about it. I'm kind of too tired to be very creative. Tonight we're going to drive as far as Rapid City and then go see Mt. Rushmore tomorrow.

Catalina

The most relaxed and at ease I've been in years, truth be told probably for more than a decade, was for the few days I spent on Catalina island last summer. It was absolutely incredible. I felt liked I'd stepped back in time to a place where everything was calmer and quieter. It was the first time in over five years that I didn't check e-mail, voice mail, or even turn on my cell phone for three whole days. No chain restaurants; no box stores; no hustle and bustle. Just quaint shops and restaurants. Everyone was low key, there to enjoy the tranquility. I sat on the beach and did nothing other than enjoy the warmth of the sun. The people were friendly yet unobtrusive.

Grandparents

My grandparents rock.