Michigan Seems Like a Dream to Me Now

I'm in Illinois at perhaps one of my favorite places in the world. Unfortunately, it's dark here, and chilly, which prevents me from running around fields of tall grass with no shoes and a sharpened stick. But I digress.

Today was a tough day emotionally. Lots of highs and lows. Lots of tears and mucus.

The music was classic travel music. A wonderful mix by my friend Amy took me out of Traverse City, and the Elizabethtown soundtrack brought me into GR.

Then, I said goodbye to two of my best friends. I don't know when I'll see them again, but I know I'll carry a piece of them with me in my heart for the rest of my life. They have meant so much to me these past few years. I can only hope to find friends half as good in LA.

After departing GR, the music switched to Arcade Fire, "Suburbs". That album was meant for the night, I think.

Driving through farmlands at night is a real treat. A large black expanse pockmarked with twinkling radio towers and family farms. It's like driving on the night sky.

Tomorrow is a long day. Fifteen hours, approximately.

And that's if I don't stop in Memphis for barbecue... If I don't stop...

[Graceland, Graceland...]