Jen’s World

practically in my backyard

Over the years, we’ve traveled around the US to visit different national parks, but very often forget that there’s a big one just a short drive from…

Nov 3 • 

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October 2025

50

And then there were 50.

Oct 15 • 

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September 2025

regional differences

During our recent trip to the Midwest, I was delighted to see Circle K convenience stores and quoted the same line from Bill and Ted’s Excellent…

Sep 10 • 

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August 2025

42 to 49

Following up on my post about visiting all of the U.S.

Aug 22 • 

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how much

I’ve mentioned before that my husband and I are discussing moving abroad.

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

the final frontier (in the US, that is)

Following up on my post last month about visiting all 50 states in the US, my husband and I are planning a trip next month that will get us both to 49…

Jul 10 • 

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June 2025

always learning

There are times when it is possible be so enthusiastic about packing light that one leaves behind something that’s really important to pack every.

Jun 30 • 

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counting states

How many US states have you visited?

Jun 22 • 

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excess baggage

A story from the mid-2000s, when we were still checking our luggage:

Jun 12 • 

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May 2025

maximum inefficiency

After all was said and done, my husband and I looked at each other and said, “We are never flying through Atlanta again.”

May 27 • 

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winning lotto

Putting this here as a counterpoint to sharing travel misadventures:

May 12 • 

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April 2025

not at all absorbent

A quick little pro tip:

Apr 29 • 

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