I seldom do posts about food or restaurants any more, but Brandy and I went to Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse for an anniversary dinner on Saturday and I was moved to write this up.
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Holy Crap, I’m Gonna Be Busy!
I didn’t quite realize, but these next few weeks are going to be crazy busy for me!
Historic Hills Scenic Byway
October 29, 2023
After my accident, I was largely homebound, not leaving except for doctor visits, the surgery on October 18, and not much else.
Brandy decided to take me for a nice breakout day on October 29 for a drive up the Historic Hills Scenic Byway in southern Iowa.
10/11/2023
Things were going amazing in my life. I was the happiest I’ve ever been, I’d just started my new job, we were getting ready to get our shitty sliding glass door replaced…
Then things turned upside down.
Madison County, IA
October 7, 2023
Well, I finally get to cross two items off my Iowa To-Do List: touring the Bridges of Madison County and visiting the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum.
It was a perfect trip on a perfect day. Read on…
Non-Wandering Post
From time to time, I interrupt my posts about traveling and exploration to discuss my state of mind. This is one of those posts.
End of Season Plans
As we wind down our traveling season, we have a few more events planned that will keep us busy before the winter socks us in through the end of the year. Let’s take a look at our agenda.
Albuquerque and Walsenburg
September 8-16
In what is now officially an annual tradition we made our return to Albuquerque and Walsenburg and I had the best trip yet.
All Quiet on the (Mid) Western Front
At least for me, for the time being.
Maquoketa Caves State Park
August 5
When I started with UnityPoint Health in March of 2022, I mentioned I was an avid outdoors person. One of my tribemates mentioned I should try Maquoketa Caves.
A year and a half later, we finally made the trip.