Some of you may be wondering why I have titled this entry the way that I have. I too have often thought of Walmart as the bane of the small business and a goliath of consumerism in America. It has much … Read More

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Instead of leaving right away in the morning as has been my pattern thus far, Danya convinced me to stick around and see Wooster. The night before, I had showed up at her place in the dimming light, seeing none … Read More

Even though I had driven late into the previous night, I knew I had to be up early today. The reason I had pushed long and hard for Ann Arbor was that two of my old ultimate teammates from Bates … Read More

Today was a celebration of the wondrous state of Michigan. After a somewhat nervous night of sleep in Hiawatha National Forest, I was ready to get back on the road. I kicked my morning off with breakfast atop the Miner’s … Read More

Today, my journey began. Serendipitously, 99 years ago the National Park Service also began its stewardship of federally protected lands. After numerous delays, today finally felt like the right time for me to shove off. I had packed for just … Read More

As the school year draws to a close, I am constantly reminded that this adventure truly is right around the corner. I would classify that feeling as a healthy mixture terrifyingly exciting and excitingly terrifying. I would be crazy not … Read More

When I began visualizing how this trip would actually play out, I always assumed I would be hunting for a used Subaru Outback. I figured that the quintessential outdoor adventure car would serve my purposes wonderfully. This winter, our longtime … Read More

With the boxes built, organization systems in place, and gear packed, tomorrow is beginning to feel like a much more reasonable departure date than any of MY previously fantasized dates. There was no way I was going to get everything … Read More

The last eight weeks have been absolutely crazy. I was lucky enough to spend six weeks galavanting around England with my Dad, which is no doubt the longest time we have ever spent alone with one another. Then, if that … Read More

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In between applying finish to the boxes for the Element, measuring dimensions for mattress coverings, creating magnetic mosquito curtains, managing packing lists, and a myriad of other tasks, it may have seemed like this blog isn’t getting the attention that … Read More