Mohican State Forest, Ohio, Thursday
I continued my journey to Loudonville and the Mohican State Forest area for a family reunion today. I began my journey at the midway point in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is not a quiet campground. It is surrounded by highways and railroads, and is too far away from the beach to have any noise cancelling effect. Tents are already not good for light or sound insulation. The constant traffic from the road, trains, and the early sun caused Gus to be awake most of the night. Gus is an early riser anyway, rising at first light so we don’t lose a moment of play time. I have to keep my room at home dark or I end up being awoken at 5:00 AM in the Summer. He will sit with complete dedication on the bed, his head...
Saturday: American Airlines vs. Starbucks
Years ago, 4:30 AM was the mark of a long night. As much as I liked the nights where 4:30 AM was the result of great parties, more often than not it was the result of projects or working the graveyard while attending class during day. Regardless of how it was achieved, 4:30 AM was the end of a long day. A badge of honor for having the fortitude to last until just before dawn. 4:30 AM should never be the beginning of a long day, but that’s where I found myself on Saturday. Thinking I’d have the airport and red-eye flights to myself, I booked the first flight out on Saturday. Imagine my surprise when I found the airport full with several hundred people in lines for nearly all airlines. I nervously scanned the lines to see if they led to my...