Ann here: As you know, we arrived at Erin’s in Seattle on Day 4, June 4. Since then, it has been a busy social and work time for me. Plus resting to recover from the drive! On Friday evening, we had carry-out sushi with Erin’s friend since first grade, Dr. Kate. We sat on theContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 5 – Ann”
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Travels with Ari – Day 4
Ari here: Back in the car AGAIN! Where’s my hiding place? Down behind the front seat I curled and slept all the way to Seattle, about 5.5 hours. But, boy, when we arrived, did I have fun! Mom put me in our bedroom on the lower level of this 4 story house, so I exploredContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 4”
Travels with Ari – Day 3 Ari and Ann
Ari here. You heard about my car escape while we were camping along the Boulder River. Well we were back on the road today. The highlight of my day was when we stopped for lunch and I got brave and sat with Mom with the hatch open and watched a robin hop around. I wasn’tContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 3 Ari and Ann”
Travels with Ari – Day 2 Ann
Our second day was Wednesday June 2 and the weather continued sunny and got much warmer (high 80’s). We made our way across North Dakota, which was surprisingly and pleasantly less flat than I remembered. Small buttes and hills gave way to an area called the North Dakota badlands and Teddy Roosevelt National Park. StunningContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 2 Ann”
Travels with Ari – Day 4 – Ann
Hi everyone. I safely arrived at my daugher Erin’s house Friday afternoon June 4. My middle two driving days were long and left me a Zombie mentally and physically. I have much to share but wanted you to know I arrived. Here is front garden at Erin’s that greeted me. More later…
Travels with Ari – Day 2 – Ari
It’s Ari here. Wow what a long drive we had yesterday! When we stopped to rest it wasn’t for very long because the sun was bright and it was in the mid 80s which would be too hot for me in the car by myself. So mom just kept going. She listen to a murderContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 2 – Ari”
Travels with Ari – Day 1 Part 2
It’s Ann here. I had a good drive and arrived at our destination at about 4pm. It was an easy driving day with good breaks to stretch and eat. I wanted to add a few more interesting things I saw on Day 1. A little history of northern Minnesota at a rest stop Missouri RiverContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Day 1 Part 2”
Travels with Ari -Day 1 Part 1
It’s Ari here. Mom asked me to write my part. Really I don’t have much to say. She says I did really well in the car, once I got there. Here’s me hiding behind the sofa this morning. I was freaked out by mom going in and out loading the car. Hiding behind the sofaContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari -Day 1 Part 1”
Travels with Ari – Preparation
On June 1, my kitty, Ari, and I will embark on a cross-country adventure by car. We will travel from where I live in the Twin Cities to Seattle to visit my daughter and sister, family whom I haven’t seen in person for 18 months. I plan to blog my travels with Ari, whether interestingContinueContinue reading “Travels with Ari – Preparation”
Inspiration for You!
When the Covid-19 lock-down started in March 2020, I felt a need to put light into the world that was struggling with fear, anger and grief over this scary, unknown virus. Since it was advisable for me to stay home, I scrounged around my apartment for something to make a poster for my apartment door.ContinueContinue reading “Inspiration for You!”
