I really missed seeing fireworks on the 4th of July. For many years I have been heading to one of the SoCal beaches. This year we took a trip back to Ohio to enjoy the experience on one of the lakes. It was a good opportunity to visit family and enjoy some vacation time. In addition to spending time on the lake, we spent some time hiking some of the local canal...
Most of my family lives on the other side of the country. While I don’t want to give up my southwest US lifestyle (and weather), I do compromise and head east for some holidays as I can afford the airfare. This year was time for Christmas in Ohio. We started our week in Cleveland, enjoying the sights and sounds. The Christmas lights at the Zoo was fun. Next, we...
This week I have returned to my original city for a week of work at a conference. I have somehow also stumbled upon one of the best weeks of Ohio Fall weather I have seen in a few years. Enjoy!
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It can be rather expensive to travel from California to Ohio when it is not for a work trip. I promised my dad that each year I would at least try to be home for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. This year was an xmas year. Back in July I spent some of my airline miles to book a first class ticket home. I do not like to fly during the holidays so anything I can do to...
One of my favorite hiking areas is located is south east Ohio, about 3 hours drive from Cleveland. I was first introduced to Hocking Hills about 23 years ago on a camping trip. I’ve gone back on my one half a dozen times. In my opinion, the best time to see it is if you can catch the fall season where the leaves are changing color and the temperatures are in a...
Five to six times a year I travel back to Westlake, Ohio for team meetings and professional development. Ohio is currently hitting the fall weather I love. I like to joke that an Ohio fall is a lovely 6 days of perfect weather that occurs between hot humid summer and stupid cold winter that lasts the rest of the year. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to...
My annual July trip to Ohio to teach during a week long conference at work recently occurred again. I took a few extra days to visit family and friends. Here are some of the non-work adventures… I got my Pizza Oven fix: It was awesome getting to see both of my uncles on the McKay side of the family: I got to see Unknown Hinson (does the Voice of Early Cuyler...
I recently spent a week in Cleveland to work at a training conference. This is me working… As I am preparing for my next race in May, I needed to get in a nice long run. Ohio weather is unpredictable, but gave me a chance to hit up one of my favorite trails for a nice 7 mile jog. About 10 years ago I was really into mountain biking and used to finish off 25-40...
By a convenient combination of my rental lease expiring, my Japan Vacation, and a bunch of work trips happening all at the same time I got to be homeless (some say nomadic) by choice. About 8 years ago, fresh into my first home purchase without doing the proper math, I had myself a “delightful” panic attack as I tried to sleep each night. At that time my...
Last week I had a nice work trip back to Cleveland. I stayed a few extra days so I could go visit my family at Atwood Lake. I started my Saturday by petting the kitty. I have named this super friendly stray cat “Gizmo” (better than the workers at the boat shop who call her “Kitty”®). “A bad day at the lake is better than a good day at...