trip

Greetings from lovely, and slightly hot, Grand Rapids! Catherine and I are up here as part of a thirty-first birthday trip. We'll catch a concert with Dar Williams and Over the Rhine tonight, then head to Chicago for the weekend.

We're staying in a beautiful century-old mansion in the heart of Grand Rapids' historical district. It's bright blue, with beautiful, large rooms, creaky floors, high ceilings, and intelligent, fun-loving hosts. Last night we went out to Lake Michigan to see a slightly dorky but fun light-fountain show, and took a walk on the dark dark beach. Good food, new friends, and exploring a part of the country neither of us has seen.