driving through trees, lakes
we leave Dakota behind
for the greatest lake
Road Trip 2019: Minnesota, Day Five
driving through trees, lakes
we leave Dakota behind
for the greatest lake
travel
Road Trip 2019: North Dakota, Day Four
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
Road Trip 2019: North Dakota
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
Road Trip 2019: Dakotas, Day Two
from flat Dakota
emerges a river trail
hard on legs and kids
but water wins views
however it meanders
giving life to all
Road Trip 2019: Dakota, Day One
from womb to witness
our baby sees Mt. Rushmore
thirteen years later
even butterflies
and puppies couldn’t withhold
their love for the road
Since Second Grade
best friends forever
no continent can destroy
the love they have built
Wear Him Out
backpacking with dog:
sudden hailstorm brings frenzy
of dirt-rolling wash
All in a Day’s Work
packing to backpack:
more effort than backpacking
as puppy attests
Camping Up
snow-plagued summer shift:
find a free spot for camping
everything in tow
campfires and views
make the sketchy drive worth it
(even for the dog)
memories made here:
in cold, wind-blown sleeping bags
after microbrews
Colorado love:
my adaptable children
raised by tent setups
Pre-de-Bugging
our netted hammock:
plan for mosquito summer
in Minnesota
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