Aug 19, 2009

On the last day of July an outing was made to Cincinnati for a ballet performance. An amazing dancer -- more so than can be described -- was to dance in two performances at the Cincinnati Ballet. Brett and I were accompanied by my grandparents who were also eager to see the performance. After an easy drive, a quick stop for treats at Dairy Queen and an on-time...

Aug 18, 2009

In mid-July my sister, niece and I traveled to a place that holds fond memories from years past. The journey was not long at just around two hours nor was it difficult with the majority of the travel on highways; however, the journey proved to be bittersweet. The destination holds such a dear place in my heart as it was a vital place of learning and coming of...

Aug 17, 2009

Back in late July, Marilyn was invited over to her Great Aunt Ronna and Great Uncle Jim’s house for some backyard fun in the rented bouncy house they had for the day celebrating my cousin Joel’s birthday. Even though Brett and I were not technically invited, we crashed the get together to join in the bouncing fun. And we both had a great time with...

Aug 16, 2009

In Trafalgar, Indiana there exists a magical place. It is a place where fun occurs through fishing, boating, swimming, tubing, picnicking, water skiing, and so much more. It is a place where no matter which direction you face, you are presented with a display of nature’s beauty. A place that I have been lucky enough to enjoy for nearly a decade. This...

Aug 15, 2009

Detour: USA will include Midwestern every day living as well as a journey to New England. You may be confused as our name leads one to be believe that it will be based upon detours (unfamiliar paths) of a foreign (non-native) nature. And whereas, our intentions are to have numerous detours to many foreign lands – our first detour will be foreign from its...