Category: Travel

  • Michigan Adventures! – “There’s No Place Like Home”

      My mom and I were pioneers in our small home town.  She was a brave, single mom who decided to raise me alone when my biological father decided a kid was too much responsibility for him despite their two year committed relationship.  In a town of less than a thousand people, a kid without…

  • Michigan Adventures! – “Homeward Bound”

    Five hours later and I’ve completed my driving shift. I consider myself a fairly capable woman- I take care of most of the maintenance on my house and know how to kill the ever present “palmetto bugs” that inhabit the Deep South. That being said, it’s a huge comfort to have a partner I can…

  • Michigan Adventures! – “Bluegrass Splendor”

    Ohio is now safely behind us and we are enjoying the lingering rays of light in Kentucky. The few times I’ve driven this long route back to Atlanta, this has been the jewel of journey. Rolling hills, idyllic farmlands and wide open spaces instantly wipe away any blue collar memories of Cincinnati. Dear BF has…

  • Michigan Adventures! – Ohio!

    After several hours of driving, we finally stopped for gas and dinner. Admittedly, Ohio is my least favorite state to drive through. It is known as Middle America for good reason. Hours and hours of driving, covering hundreds of miles and it still feels like we are slogging through Middle Earth. The double decker iron…

  • Michigan Adventures! -“An Unexpected Journey “

    The road trip has officially begun. After making our decision to rent a car and drive the 700 miles South to Atlanta, Dear BF and I are speeding down I-75. Despite our best intentions to get this party started, we had to wait for our hastily reserves car rent to be ready. No matter, the…

  • Michigan Adventures!

    I am fortunate to be able to travel for both my career and in my personal life.  Compared to the many road warriors I’ve encountered, I have no desire to claim the deep experience and travel scars they do. However, I do manage to have some off beat adventures and quirky side adventures.  This one…