Ten Minute Missive

Like most of you all, I wear many hats.  As part of that multiple hat wearing fetish of mine, I just returned last night from a week-long trip taking 21 teenagers (ages 13-18) to Billings, Montana for a week-long youth event.  Let me say first off that it was a wonderful experience and I had a great time.  But I’d be lying if I said driving them to Billings was in the “Great Time” column.  The scenery was fantastic — which if you’ve never had the chance to drive about this awesomely geographically diverse nation, I would highly recommend it.  However, if you have a choice of the hormone levels, deodorant-applicating skills, and musical tastes of your fellow road trippers, I would recommend erring on the side of caution.  Because nothing can bring down a driver’s road-tripping mojo like crabby passengers.  Or, hearing “Are we there yet?” within two hours of leaving the front door. Read more…