My husband and I have traveled to all 50 states of the USA. While it may appear to be a brag, it’s humble.

We most recently returned to Indiana and Michigan where longtime friends and family reside. The Midwest is a wholesome heartland and we had a great time there, filled to the max with love and hugs. And food, which our dear folks equate with love. Have you ever tried rhubarb cobbler? It’s divine. I swear you can see traces of the find food I devoured – it’s the fat clustered anew on my middle. I may be as plump as the Pillsbury Dough Boy, proving I am loved.

I’m not posting my current photo and I beg you to not let your imagination go wild.

Each state has a shape, as you may/may not know. For example, Indiana flipped left-right is roughly the same shape as California, but about a fifth of its size.

Michigan is shaped like a mitten, which is appropriate because mittens are handy when the weather is chilly. But an appalling heat wave covered the state during our visit. Oh well. we enjoyed our visits with friends. We visited the Big House, the pop culture name for the University of Michigan’s football stadium, which holds more fans than the Rose Bowl and we dined in Hell, enjoying a down-home meal and beer with friends. We also participated in the local karaoke show – a first! Look for the two landmarks on this Michigan map – note that they’re near.