Day One - Xenia OH to Moline IL

Before we locked the door, we promised Samoa (the cat) that Darren would be there soon. She was grateful because she's really a people cat even though she doesn't like to admit it.

We loaded up the rental car and began our journey west. Our first stop was Oxford OH where we dropped off the van for Kayla to use during our trip.

Once we left Oxford it was a short drive into Indiana. Soon after crossing into Indiana we witnessed the beauty of this very spacious land of ours. Historical sites like Whitewater Canal and the little town of Metamora Indiana.



During our 400+ mile day of driving we experienced lots of rolling farmland across Indiana and Illinois. We called it quits in Moline IL. Not quite as far as we had hoped for the first day but far enough.

10 State Road Trip in May

Ten states in 12 days, that is our goal. Victoria and I will be driving from Ohio to Montana and back to Ohio in May. The primary purpose of the trip is for Victoria to attend a two-day class in residence at the University of Montana in Missoula as a part of her doctoral program. We will be bookending this academic visit with a scenic road trip that will allow me to hit 4 of the 8 remaining states on my list of 50. Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota should be off the list within a few weeks. See the map below for our planned route.


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True Success and Lifelong Learning

"Isn't it interesting that those who scoff at success actually desire it deep within themselves?"

To find true success in life, you have to understand…it’s not about you, it’s about you helping others. We've discussed this before here.

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Consider yourself successful only when you have enriched the life of another. And understand you have as many purposes in your life as you have people in your life.

No amount of success, without happiness, is worth the time and effort required.

You can achieve whatever success you desire through the use of your natural talents, constant learning, time and effort.

Make sure lifelong learning is a habit with you. One of the greatest learning tools ever discovered is repetitive learning...repetitive learning...repetitive learning...

Develop an interest in learning new things, test your ideas, and dedicate yourself to continuous self-improvement in all areas of life.

Share your experiences with others. We desperately need more people in the world who are productive and helpful. This is what we were designed to be. So share your insights, knowledge, experience, and wisdom with others.

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Remember this analogy, a candle does not lose any of its flame by lighting another candle.

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