Nothing of substance has changed in our situation. There are still no rentals available, we’re still in the tiny hotel room, the roads around here are still confusing and lacking … Continue reading The Mood-Enhancing Properties of the Library
I’m not shining brightly today. Not remotely. I’m not going to list all of the things that are bringing me down because even in my stormy state, I recognize that … Continue reading I’m a Little Storm Cloud
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
When we left California in 2008, we didn’t realize we would be leaving behind Trader Joe’s. Our standard Sunday routine in California was farmers market, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods. That … Continue reading Hey, Joe, Where You Going With That Hummus in Your Hand?
We used to live in a 1476-square foot house with 4 bedrooms and a huge yard. Right now we’re living in a 425-square-foot studio-style hotel room with kitchenette. A few … Continue reading Home Sweet Hotel (or, Be Careful What You Wish For)
In Illinois, my daughter and I went to the pool while my husband and son hung out in the room. There was another family in the pool when we arrived, … Continue reading Mommy vs Daddy
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)
Peru, Illinois, to Toledo, Ohio Driving time: 6 hours and something Highlights: Gorging myself at a cookout with my in-laws and watching my kids wrestle their uncles. Determining that Gary, … Continue reading “Have the Rolling Stones Killed”: XM Radio on Day 5 of the Cross-Country Road Trip
Green River, Wyoming, to Ogallala, Nebraska Driving Time for Day 2: 6 hours 39 minutes Nebraska facts: I’ll add these to Day 3’s post…tomorrow will be all Nebraska “My father … Continue reading Cross-Country Road Trip, Day 2: Pants Across America
Salt Lake City, Utah, to Green River, Wyoming Driving time for Day 1: 2 hours and 30 minutes Wyoming facts: Population: 544, 270 (50th in the country) Land Area: 97,100 … Continue reading Cross-Country Road Trip, Day 1: Welcome to Wyoming!
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