The boyfriend works in aerospace and his company sponsors a tent at the annual Cleveland National Air Show. I know a number of friends and family members who have gone, but we've just never been able to make it. This year, we decided we couldn't pass up the free tickets and parking and finally attended. …
Category: United States
Literary Travels: Digging to America
I had never heard of Digging to America, but my work colleague had a few she had let someone else borrow so I snagged the pile when they were returned. This one didn't seem nearly as interesting-- in summary or cover illustration-- as the other ones I grabbed, but, of course, ended up being the …
Fourth of July and the Boston Birthday
It's that time of year again. Summer. Fourth of July. BIRTHDAY! We had such a blast in Chicago last year celebrating my birthday (and, you know, the nation's birthday too, I guess) that I didn't know whether to go low key this year or try to out-do the previous year. Go big or go home, …
(Finally!) A Place to Call Home
Following adventure after adventure, move after move, I finally have a place to call home. The boyfriend and I bought our first home together, and we're set to move in this month. I can't wait to finally own my home and decorate it as I please! I can't believe how many places I have lived …
Walk the Line, Tow the Path
The weather finally warmed up enough that we had to get out and enjoy a few rays of sunshine. We took our roomie/friend/pseudo-child to the Tow Path for an afternoon walk, parking and entering in Penisula. I love accessing the path in Penisula on days like this where it's exciting to be around other people who …
Weekend in Washington D.C.
I could have wished for better circumstances surrounding our weekend trip to Washington D.C., but I certainly couldn't have wished for better weather or better company. My parents and I completed the 6.5-hour drive there and back this weekend in order to attend a funeral service for my great aunt, Kazuko, who recently passed away. …
Literary Travels: Long Way Round
I bought the book Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman just before Christmas so I could read about their adventures before adding the DVDs to my Netflix queue. My boyfriend was interested in both the book and television series as well, but more from the logistics and motorcycling aspect of the trip than where …
Heather's Compass 