Category Archives: Trip Reports

Dec 21

Circumnavigation report Day 3

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Going across the top of the state was pretty easy on my 2015 trip. Here’s a recap of Day 3.

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Oct 02

Okoboji retreat recap

Posted on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

I have written about my experience at the Okoboji Writers’ Retreat. I hope you enjoy it. This post was delayed as I spent the week dealing with laryngitis that struck two hours after a job interview and berating myself over … Continue reading →

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Sep 04

Circumnavigation report begins

Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 10:05 AM by Jeff

I’m finally beginning my trip report about my 2015 circumnavigation of the state of Iowa. Day 1 is up on Substack now.

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Dec 31

My photo for the year: 2021

Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

August 25, 2021 In Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell has a small building dedicated to it across the street from Independence Hall. Through at least June 2019, visitors were able to walk all the way around the bell, but now you can’t. … Continue reading →

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Sep 01

Him Jarbaugh

Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

In working on my map of visited counties, I ran into a color problem. With a new color selected every two years (more or less), the palette of strong contrasts is running out. I’ve been through the box of eight, … Continue reading →

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Jul 29

2010s state travel recap, a town view

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Originally written shortly after Christmas 2019, then fell down the line. You will see why that’s important. — Ed. July 26, 2016: Joice is 11 miles from the state line and half an hour from the nearest Wal-Mart (Albert Lea and … Continue reading →

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Dec 19

2019: The Year in Food (7)

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Cincinnati chili “three-way” with fries and the requisite oyster crackers. The fries were very good. 7. Camp Washington Chili, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct. 31) I have consumed Cincinnati chili and lived. You might have heard of it under the name of … Continue reading →

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Dec 17

2019: The Year in Food (6)

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM by Jeff

6. Sammy’s Pizza, International Falls, Minnesota (Aug. 19); Brooklyn Pizza Co., Seymour, Indiana (Nov. 1) One is from a small chain with all but two of its 15 locations in Minnesota; the other is a minor diner. The first was consumed … Continue reading →

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Dec 13

2019: The Year in Food (5)

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

5. Pork Strip Basket, Iowa State Fair, near the southwest corner of the fairgrounds (Aug. 16) “Three delicious Chuckie’s Pork Strips, made from center cut pork loin; hand breaded with Chuckie’s Famous batter, seasoned waffle fries, creamy cheese sauce, bacon … Continue reading →

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Dec 12

2019: The Year in Food (4)

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

4. 10-ounce New York Strip, Big Vern’s Steakhouse, Shamrock, Texas (July 21) More steak in Texas? More steak in Texas, this time in a town with a population that has fallen below 2000 and whose famous landmarks are the tallest water tower … Continue reading →

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