September in Michigan

Ok, so this post is a little out of order and a lot old, but I know at least a few people will find it interesting.

In September, I went to Michigan for a few days to see family and take what has become an annual trip to Mackinac Island with my mother. For those 6 people reading who are not from Michigan, here's some info on Mackinac Island: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackinac_Island,_Michigan

My mom and I stay in a very cool bed and breakfast:

And, for the last couple of years my dad and stepmom, Karen, have come to the Island during my visit in connection with a trip they've been taking involving walking across the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. http://www.mackinacbridge.org/annual-bridge-walk-7/

The reason my mom and I go each year is so that I can run an 8 mile race. Here we all are just after my race: Karen, Stacy, mom and dad.

After the race this year, Mom and I explored the Grand Hotel. From the Cupola Bar there are great views of the Straights of Mackinac. Here's my oh-so-arty picture showing a ferry making its way from the Island, Mackinac Bridge in the background.

A Day at the Beach

Because who really wants to read a blog post entitled
"A Day at the Office."

This was my Sunday at Cape Meares, Oregon:











Here's my self-portrait:




Where's Cape Meares? http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=cape+meares&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Super Fandom

Long, long ago, I posted about my trip to Alaska to see two Wilco shows. You may have thought that seemed excessive; my obsession will be confirmed by this post.

Because of my compulsive Type A need to proceed in chronological order, this post reports on my experiences not long after my Alaska trip. Again, I'm writing about Wilco. Yes, I am a Super Fan. I'm ok with that.

This past summer, I went to Bend, Oregon with my friends David and Heather to (1) see Wilco; and (2) do some hiking. At the show, we waited in line for the gates to open. We were early. We got close, really close. Here's a shot taken at about the time when Jeff Tweedy looked me in the eye; I could tell he was thinking, "you were at both shows in Alaska; it's great that you're here in Bend!"


Here's some more Rock Star Photography:



The next day, with ears still ringing, we set off into the woods. Here's a shot of David, me and Heather.
Here's a waterfall shot, just because.