Day 4: Morning Coffee

In general, most days, I get out of bed before Donna. Make my morning coffee, do FindPenguin’s, my personal journal, and if so inspired I try to sketch.

The sun wakes up later in the morning here in Western Indiana than in Connecticut almost by an hour we are about 15-20 min drive into the next time zone.

This morning I learned another lesson on improvisation - Since the bed is in the adjoining room (Donna still sleeping) and the overhead kitchen light is too bright. The little rechargeable flashlight I carry works fine.

Coffee is made - I am enjoying the stillness of the morning.

We will be here with the kids for three days. Then head out to Park #2 - St. Louis Gateway Arch - Friday morning. This is when the adventure takes on its own personality. We have driven to Lafayette many times - so easy-peezy. There will be lots of unknowns to explore and experience for the following three weeks.

Improvisation and still learning how to pack minimalistic are key thoughts on my mind today. It’s way too easy to pack too much.

I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas holiday with family, friends, or just the stillness of being on your own.

It is my hope to get at least one FindPenguin’s post in a day - mainly as a check in. I am sure more Ozzy pictures will find their way here.Read more