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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Eight Pages a Day

This blog may be in danger of becoming a writing blog. I think I’m okay with that, since writing is what I’ve been wanting to do since I was about eight years old, but you should probably be forewarned. I…

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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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Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City

It’s hard to believe that Friday night marked the ninth time I’ve seen Counting Crows live. To this day, I would probably rather spend time watching them in concert than see almost anyone else I haven’t seen – actively choosing…

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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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