The Sojourn in Pictures: Michigan

Part 13 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Thursday: Indiana If only they were the “Good Lakes”: Mmmm… baseball…. Those are some fierce cats: In case you were wondering where we are: Emily attempting to high-five the…

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Incompetence

I talk a lot about the 85% rule, which states that at any given time, 85% of all people are idiots, or mailing it in, or both. But rarely do succinct manifestations get mailed to my door: [portions redacted by…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: Indiana

Part 12 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: Illinois Crossroads indeed – this is the only picture we took in Indiana: Tomorrow: Michigan

The Sojourn in Pictures: Illinois

Part 11 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday’s Post: Iowa Actual Previous State: Wisconsin They’re really into the whole Lincoln thing in Illinois: I, on the other hand, am really into that whole Ray Bradbury thing…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: Iowa

Part 10 (should be 9) in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. So in my rush to get these out, I forgot Iowa. I know, I know. My 48th state of all time. So while yesterday’s post was…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: Wisconsin

Part 9 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: Minnesota One of the most elaborate state signs, replete with governor… I guess when you have governors for 4 consecutive terms (see Tommy Thompson), it feels like something…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: Minnesota

Part 8 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Friday: South Dakota (part two) One of the cooler state-entry signs: The Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth. It’s hard to see because of the trees directly behind her,…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: South Dakota (part two)

Part 7b in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: South Dakota (part one) Today, we finish up South Dakota, with the Badlands through Mitchell… The Badlands are a bit like a lunar landscape: Or perhaps like Mars:…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: South Dakota (part one)

Part 7a in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Day before yesterday: Nebraska I have decided to divide South Dakota into two parts since there’s so much to cover. Today will cover Wind Cave through Wall, while tomorrow…

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The Sojourn in Pictures: Nebraska

Part 6 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: Wyoming The Good Life! Having never been to Nebraska, I was in a rush to pick up my 47th state: Obligatory self-portrait with the good life: I had…

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