Little Bighorn

One of the most well known battlefields in U.S. history sits just off I-90 in Montana. For us it was a fitting stop on our journey west because two of our favorite destinations on this trip were named for key leaders from opposing sides of the fight, Crazy Horse and Lt. Colonel George A. Custer.... Continue Reading →

July 18, 2016 2

A monumental day

Remember how I mentioned that I’m always worried about the possibility of disappointment when visiting a place I’ve long wanted to see? Well, six years ago, on our last cross-country adventure, I worried about Mount Rushmore. Now, as we approach it for the second time, I have no worries at all. I know it will... Continue Reading →

July 10, 2016 1

Laundry and license plates

Today, I do my last load of cross-country-laundry! This is good because it means I won’t have to visit a Laundromat again for, well, a long time. It’s complicated for me to plan on doing laundry at specific times. I realize some of you do this naturally, even if you own a washer and dryer,... Continue Reading →