Madison Capitol Building (Redux)

Wisconsin Capitol Building in Madison

Started my road trip late this morning.  Gray skies and intermittent rain.  Stopped in Madison and visited my sister Emma.  Obligatory photo of the Capitol building. Long day of driving ahead with Sioux Falls as today’s end point. Author’s note: I am revisiting old posts from my 2016 road trip because I posted all of … Read more

2016 Road Trip – Westward Bound (Redux)

2016 Road Trip Start - Heading West from Kenosha, WI in search of adventure

Mandatory 30-day furlough from work. Dad has an elk tag in New Mexico. I’ve never been west of the Mississippi or on a long solo road trip. I’ve never been to a National Park. I might never have a full month off again. Not staying home on the couch. Its time for an adventure. Because … Read more

Packers vs. Bears @ Lambeau Field

Back in December of 2013 during normal Christmas festivities, my Aunt Phyllis said “These presents are great everyone, but you know what would be better?  A Packers game!”  We were used to hearing the same thing every year, and rolling our eyes in response.  However this year would be different I told myself.  So during … Read more

Desaparecidos @ The Metro

The Metro isn’t my favorite venue thanks to it’s cramped quarters but it was definitely worth shoe-horning myself inside to see Desaparecidos.  Crowd was nuts, sound was excellent (not overdone like it usually is).  Couldn’t really move from the same spot in the back but still a good time.  Setlist here. Afterwards we made our … Read more