September - 2022

Kimberly OLeary

Bye, Bye Miss American Pie (reflecting on our season back home) (Travels with my uke)

Don McClean wrote his iconic song, "American Pie", 51 years ago. The song was released when I was entering high school, and it was...

Kimberly OLeary

Wisconsin Rapids & Michigan

We traveled to Wisconsin Rapids late July. Here are photos from the area where where Paul's dad lived. In late September, we drove...

Kimberly OLeary

More than Beer in a Boot & Cheese Curds! Dining in (& near) Wisconsin Rapids

I have to confess, when we first realized we'd be spending a couple of months in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, we had low expectations for...

Kimberly OLeary

The Benefits to Living a Nomadic Life When Best-Laid Plans Go Awry

When we embarked on our nomadic life, we knew we would be planning six months or so into the future at any given time, and we would have...

Kimberly OLeary

Riding the Rails: Plusses & Minuses of Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Wisconsin Dells

After several domestic flights characterized by delays, frenetic passengers, and cramped seats, I decided to take the train back to...