July 3, 2023
Day 1 – Beloit, Wisconsin
We didn't settle on our summer vacation destination until June 17, when we booked a…
June 27, 2019
St. Louis
The dates of June 25 and 26 had been circled on my calendar ever since…
July 4, 2015
Another 4th in Milo
The third of July didn't go quite as planned, but an emergency room visit for…
May 22, 2015
Day 3 – Niagara Falls
Our third day in Canada started off much as the first. Opting out of breakfast…
May 21, 2015
Day 2, Part 2 – Toronto
While Amanda was on the edge of the CN Tower, Noah, Emmie, and I were…
November 30, 2014
Hawkeyes Basketball
Over the past few years, Grandpa Mac and I have made one or more trips…
May 23, 2014
Mother’s Day in New Sharon
After a morning which featured a trip to the Des Moines Farmer’s Market and Noah’s…
August 10, 2013
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Grandpa, Grandma, Noah, and I made our first trip to Dozer Park in Peoria, Illinois,…
June 9, 2013
Chicago 2013, Part 2
Saturday, June 8 Our morning started with a trip to nearby Meijer and IKEA, two…
June 7, 2013
Chicago 2013, Part 1
Thursday, June 6 Grandma, Grandpa, Noah, Emmie, and I piled into the minivan and drove…
September 6, 2008
Hal Ketchum
Amanda and I did a lot of driving on Friday, September 5, 2008, to see…
September 5, 2008
Setlist: Hal Ketchum
Hal Ketchum Orpheum Theatre September 5, 2009 (more…)