We just got back from 2855 miles on the road. I'm working on posts about our trip; I've got lots to say about the place we went, about what worked, and about what I'd do differently, but while I work on gathering my ideas into written form, I thought …
Playing catch on the PA Turnpike
June 19, 2009 20 reader comments
We drove from Delaware to Elyria, Ohio today, a distance of just over 400 miles. It's been a long time sine we've done this drive, and although I consider myself a pro at the road-trip thing, today did have a few surprises in store , namely: It's …
Chaos & confusion
June 17, 2009 3 reader comments
The day before we leave on a long trip, I always have a moment when I don't think I'm actually going to get it all done. Today is no exception. I haven't yet started packing (although frankly, I've packed us up so many times that I could do it with …
Introducing our 60-mile-per-hour fabulous *budget* adventure
May 27, 2009 8 reader comments
I've never talked much on this blog about money or budgets, but with the economy being in the state it's in, and with everyone talking and writing about staying home this summer, I'm feeling the need to do so. Not because it's trendy but because I …
Getting ready to hit the road
May 22, 2009 8 reader comments
If you're like me, this time of year is nothing short of insanity, with what seem like month's worth of activities crammed into a few short weeks. Now that my kids are school-aged and participate in sports, things get especially crazy. I certainly …
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