The Art of Exploration archive is where you'll find my past writings and thoughts. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in June 2010.

A Weekend in Door County

Published June 25th, 2010 in Wisconsin

A fog of anxiety and exhaustion plagues me right now. What I need is a bonafide mini break. My most practical escape route is a northerly one to Door County, Wisconsin. I book several nights at Stone Harbor Resort.

Two Storms

Published June 18th, 2010 in Illinois

I’ve heard that in the moments before a tsunami crashes ashore, the sea rushes away from the beach. I’ve also heard that what you don’t want to do at such a time is follow the sea as it rushes out, because it’s coming back with it a bloody big wave.

Monsoons

Published June 13th, 2010 in Illinois

The rains are here. For five days straight, I’ve lived under leaden skies and breathed in damp air. The garden is lush, which saves me the chore of watering flowerbeds twice daily.