Mom developed a serious infection in one eye after receiving routine shots in her eye for macular degeneration. Her doctor (who comes to Akron once a week) runs the retina clinic at the Cole Eye Center, which is part of the renowned Cleveland Clinic. I took mom to the Akron clinic when it was clear she…
Akron was the tire capital of the world while I was growing up here. All the big names manufactured tires 24-7, leaving a perpetual tire smell if the wind came from the east. The first companies started up in the late 1800s, right before the auto and tire boom.By 1950, 130 rubber-related companies set…
Here at last. What a thrill to rest after driving 1300 miles at 55 mph (2300 miles in the last 2 weeks). Mom’s heart procedure is tomorrow AM. Tango is staying with one of her friends for a few days so that I can be at the hospital and not have to leave him in…
Spearfish was a great stop for 4 nights. Lots of hiking, lots of sightseeing.I took the following photos on the trail to Devil’s Bathtub. If you ever have the chance to stay in Spearfish, I can’t say enough good things. It is away from the Mt. Rushmore crowds, but you can drive over to that…