driving through trees, lakes
we leave Dakota behind
for the greatest lake




driving through trees, lakes
we leave Dakota behind
for the greatest lake




a frontier village
with world-record bison
thank you, Dakota


a cider dog fest
on a random Fargo night?
(mead is delicious)



the northern midwest
is a reality show
of kindness at play


i never listen
when someone says it’s boring
i always find fun
North Dakota wins
kindness, camping, paddling
and late-night sunsets

Earth lodge history
and indigenous genius
round out this cycle



with Art Deco touch
to capitalize the north
and give us this view



all in a day’s work:
this “boring” state makes dreams bright
campfires and all

from flat Dakota
emerges a river trail
hard on legs and kids



but water wins views
however it meanders
giving life to all



from womb to witness
our baby sees Mt. Rushmore
thirteen years later
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even butterflies
and puppies couldn’t withhold
their love for the road



book club getaway:
everything you can picture
(a rich man’s world)
all the hikes and views
we could only hope to own
with our simple steps







just one hour out
you can shed your city life
for backpacking dreams











best friends forever
no continent can destroy
the love they have built



hailstorm destruction
ten minutes of hell falling
ruin to garden
my oldest happy?
so hard for me to earn now.
worth every penny.