Geo: 32.763, -97.03265/14/12 – Today started at 8:30 AM when we left Baton Rough headed for Dallas, TX. Knowing that there would be nothing of significance to see today, we set out to put a lot of miles behind us and so we did. We arrived in Dallas at 4 PM.The drive had promised to be drab and uninteresting, but there are a few items of note. And the big event of the day was crossing the Muddy Mississippi. (Funny, that word was a lot easier to spell when I was 6 years old, than it just was, when I tried to type it. LOL) We saw a river boat and barges, and it was clearly a working river with lots of industrial activity where we crossed it on I-10. The word for the day is ... read more

Geo: 30.1598, -85.6603I begin this journey with hesitation and trepidation. When Steve suggested taking a cross-country road trip, I knew what we were in for. I had taken one years ago. And before we left, I joked with friends that we would be back in a month or so…if we didn't kill each other. But the day has come and here we are. And in reflection, I have set my mind on a few goals to achieve and a few prayers to pray.1. I pray that we have a safe trip and return alive, healthy, strong and together mentally and physically.2. I pray that our journey provides new experiences to have and enjoy.3. I pray that I keep my complaints to myself, my temper in check, and that my body holds up so that Steve can ... read more