It’s eight hours from our house to Niagara Falls. Because my kids are champion road-trippers, this wasn’t actually as hellish as many people might expect. We listened to several of … Continue reading Midwestern Meander 2012: New England to Niagara Falls
“Midwestern Meander” is the name I’ve given the road trip we took in late June 2012. We traveled from our home in New England to Niagara Falls, across Ontario to … Continue reading Midwestern Meander 2012: The Ohio Leg
Friday morning, we packed up, said goodbye to Grandpa, and drove northward again. I was inordinately thrilled when “America” came up on the iPod and Simon and Garfunkel sang, “counting … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 6: Home
When we first moved to Northern Virginia in 1990, we visited the National Zoo. I’d lived my young childhood in San Diego, and we were frequent visitors to the San … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012, Day 5: The National Zoo
On Wednesday, we visited a different kind of mall: The Mall. I’d promised the kids a reflecting pool, but it was torn up for renovations. They didn’t seem to mind. They … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 4: The Mall
On Tuesday, my dad offered to give us a tour of the Pentagon. They offer guided tours to the public, but since he works there, he could give us a … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 3: The Pentagon is BORING!
In Delaware, my children talked me into buying them candy and road maps at a gas station convenience store. I think they could sense that my resistance was weak after … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012, Day 2: Turtle Playground!
This road trip, I was prepared. I bought some nifty little travel bag thingies (on sale), rolled our clothes into little tubes, and packed the suitcase in what was actually … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip, 2012: Day 1
From Tucker at forgeover.com: Stoke is an abundant force. It’s like love in that you can always make more. Endless supply meets infinite demand. This is a sustainable ideology. via … Continue reading On the Public Response to Exuberant Behavior in New England: Week 45 Review
We drove into Massachusetts today. The Berkshires were gorgeous. The drivers on the Mass Turnpike were as advertised. Worcester smells funny (but different funny from Gary, Indiana). MetroWest Boston is … Continue reading Where the Streets Have No Names (or Four). (The Final Day of the Cross-Country Road Trip)
I’m pleased to welcome Maurice, our 14-year-old cat, as a guest blogger on Imperfect Happiness. He’s written for our family’s holiday newsletter several times (in his popular column, “Kitty Korner”), … Continue reading King of the Road. (Day 7 of the Cross-Country Road Trip, with Guest Blogger Maurice the Cat)
Toledo, Ohio, to Cleveland, Ohio Driving time: 1 hour 48 minutes After our recent all-day driving times, this under-two-hours day felt like a trip across town. We didn’t need to … Continue reading How Can I Not Like Coldplay? This is How. (Day 6 of the Cross-Country Road Trip)
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