Category: Dear Grandma
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Life Without the Umbilical
Hi Gram,I got up this morning, excited to go try the empanadas at Buena Gente. Imagine my dismay when I arrived to find out they’re not open on Mondays! Not only that, but they don’t open again until Thursday, by which time I’ll have already left on my journey north. Monica and I have decided…
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Nature, Bikes, and Happiness
Hi Gram!Sunday was such a great day, following on all the great days of this road trip. I got up in the morning, did a few quick things, then headed to Monica’s. She already had the bikes out and ready, and we loaded up and put on our helmets. The ride through her neighborhood was…
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It’s Greater in Decatur
Hi Gram,I had a great time visiting friends in Decatur and the Atlanta area. I got to town Thursday night and settled into my hotel, where I caught up on some phone calls and computer work and got to bed early. I brought my bike with me on my road trip, but I just threw…
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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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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…
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So. Much. FUN!!!
Hi Gram! This road trip has been so much fun! We slept in a little bit on Wednesday, exhausted from the previous few days’ activities. The sun was shining and it was warm enough for light jackets when we finally started our adventure for the day. Our first stop was the post office and a…
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On the Road Again
Hi Gram! Oh, what a whirlwind week we’ve had! Our plans have probably changed twenty or more times, and they’re still evolving. Every morning, we wake up confident in our direction and plans; then every evening we go to bed, having decided to change just about every aspect and we’re off in a new direction.…
