Travel Log
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Choosing Joy
Hi Gram,I’m back on the road again and wanted to tell you about all the amazing sights and experiences I’ve been having. I was in Illinois, and I was miserable. Well maybe “miserable” is a strong word, but I wasn’t enjoying myself, and I was getting stressed out. I had only been in Illinois for…
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That may be the reason, but it’s no excuse!
If there’s one thing my dad used to tell me that aggravated me more than anything else, it was his response whenever I was trying to explain why I was late, or didn’t do my chores, or got a bad grade, or anything else I had done to warrant a lecture. When I asked if…
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A Million Little 4-year Olds
Benjamin Franklin once said, “A penny saved is a penny earned!” When I first heard this advice, I thought, “yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever grandpa! That doesn’t even make any sense! If I earned it in the first place, how does saving it make me earn it again? It’s the same penny!” I had already learned…
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A Hearty “Thank You” to My Favorite Patron, “Yester”
Everybody is a blend of three people – Past, Present, and Future. Just like three friends walking down the street will have different plans and goals, strengths and weaknesses, so do the three versions of yourself. “Past You” is the person that existed until just before this very moment. I like to call mine “Yester”,…
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It Takes A Village to Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
You can be anything, but you can’t be everything. My dad If you look around, our world bombards us with advice on how to get rich, grow smarter, look beautiful, feel happier, and be better. Growing up, maybe you had parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friend’s parents, teachers, coaches, nosy neighbors, guy at the gas station,…
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Home Sweet Pandemic
Hi Gram! We got home about a week ago, and we’ve finally (almost) dug our way out of the piles of mail and responsibilities that were waiting for us. We’re rested, washing our hands regularly, and following the news about this pandemic. I hope you’re staying safe and healthy! In our last episode, we had…
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Gastown and Seattle
Hi Gram! I apparently need to visit Tom’s family more often, or maybe leave pictures lying around so they remember what I look like. We knocked on their door when we arrived Wednesday afternoon as Elizabeth was headed out the door for an appointment. She opened the door quickly and said “listen, this isn’t a…
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A Glimpse of Portland (Still Weird)
Hi Gram! We had a great time in Portland, and discovered even more reasons to come back and explore more of the town next time. Monday morning, we slept in a little, then went down to the lobby for breakfast at the Econo Lodge. Some hotels have quite the spread for breakfast while others will…
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Yurt Glamping
Hi Gram! We headed up the mountain Monday morning to Snowbasin Resort, a ski and snowboard resort about 20-30 minutes from where we were staying. The drive up was beautiful, and we arrived early enough to snag parking right by the entrance. The lodge was very plush and warm, and I found a seat by…