Heading back north now, I wanted to linger in the countryside a bit before it began to be urbanized. I had about 390 miles to go to my next hotel,…

Serendipity led us to the most famous place in Iowa. And they say there is a covered bridge four miles down the lane from here. I had planned a very…

Overwhelming humidity, the rural South, and a hurricane. I have experienced all three of these before, but always from a place of ease and safety, where I could step out,…

Yesterday was my birthday, and the festivities began early.     A day trip to anywhere of my choice had been offered by my research department, and after much consideration…